PLAINT


Meaning of PLAINT in English

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin planctus, from plangere to strike, beat one's breast, lament; akin to Old High German fluokhōn to curse, Greek plēssein to strike Date: 13th century lamentation , wail , protest , com~

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