(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:18:50

Mourn"er (?), n.

1.

One who mourns or is grieved at any misfortune, as the death of a friend.

His mourners were two hosts, his friends and foes. Byron.

2.

One who attends a funeral as a hired mourner.

Mourners were provided to attend the funeral. L'Estrange.

 

© Webster 1913.

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