Half-mourning
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Half-mourning is a noun meaning A mourning costume less than deep or full mourning, worn somewhat later after the death.
Meaning
A mourning costume less than deep or full mourning, worn somewhat later after the death.
More Meanings
- (UK, slang, obsolete, humorous) The condition of having one black eye.
Example Sentences
"Very nice of Miss Hutchins to go into half-mourning, Parkinson," he remarked as they went along. "Thoughtful, and yet not ostentatious."
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include half-mast, deathmask, mummery, maskery, mommery, mini-moon.
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