SORROW

I. noun Etymology: Middle English sorow, from Old English sorg; akin to Old High German sorga ~ Date: before 12th century 1. deep distress, sadness, or regret especially for the loss of someone or something loved, resultant unhappy or unpleasant state , a cause of grief or sadness, a display of grief or sadness, Synonyms: see: ~ II. intransitive verb Date: before 12th century to feel or express ~, ~er noun