wailer

Meaning

  1. One who wails or laments.
  2. A professional hired mourner.

Translations

Klagender

Klagende

θρηνών

نائح

Wehklager

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈweɪlə/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English wayler, weilere; equivalent to wail + -er.

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