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mourner

[ mawr-ner, mohr- ]

noun

  1. a person who mourns.
  2. a person who attends a funeral to mourn for the deceased.
  3. (at religious revival meetings) a person who professes penitence for sin, with desire for salvation.


mourner

/ ˈɔːə /

noun

  1. a person who mourns, esp at a funeral
  2. (at US revivalist meetings) a person who repents publicly
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of mourner1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; mourn, -er 1
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Among the tributes left by mourners at Fairfield were blue balloons in the shape of a number 14, along with flowers and messages.

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“Justicia!” was the chant of distraught and outraged mourners last week at a memorial service in Oaxaca City.

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Some 55 heads of state, 14 heads of government and 12 reigning monarchs joined mourners for the open-air service in front of the basilica.

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There are also risks for leaders appearing before many thousands of mourners.

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"We firmly believe our place is here," he explained, encouraging mourners to honour Pope Francis's memory by donating to charity, a gesture he believed would be a more meaningful tribute.

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