ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wailer

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈweɪlə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wailer is a noun meaning One who wails or laments.

Meaning

One who wails or laments.

More Meanings

  1. A professional hired mourner.
  2. (mining, historical) A boy employed to pick out stones, pyrites, etc. remaining in the coal after it is screened.

Word Forms

Synonyms for wailer

Depending on context, synonyms include moirologist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bewailer, lamenter, waileress, weeper, wounder, sorrower.

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