Definition of "wailings" []

• Plural form of wailing. (noun)

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• "All of the sudden, there were animal shrieks and wailings from the street below."
• "When the watch was called our wailings were loud and clamorous."
• "The loudest in their wailings were the nuns, who were torn from the altar with naked bosoms, outstretched hands, and dishevelled hair; and we should piously believe that few could be tempted to prefer the vigils of the harem to those of the monastery."