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Lamentations

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lam·en·ta·tion  (lmn-tshn)
n.
1. The act of lamenting.
2. A lament.
3. Lamentations (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Lam. or Lm See Table at Bible.
Lamentations [ˌlæmɛnˈteɪʃənz]
n (functioning as singular)
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a book of the Old Testament, traditionally ascribed to the prophet Jeremiah, lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem
2. (Music, other) a musical setting of these poems
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Noun1.LamentationsLamentations - an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
Book of Lamentations
Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
Hagiographa, Ketubim, Writings - the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures


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A proof of the infallibility of the foregoing receipt, in the lamentations of the widow; with other suitable decorations of death, such as physicians, &c.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
His entrance was followed by that of the widow, whose lamentations filled the room.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
I found a dismal letter from him on my arrival here, full of complaints of his wife and sister, and lamentations on the cruelty of his fate.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
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