weeper

weep·er

 (wē′pər)

n.

1. One that weeps.

2. A hired mourner.

3. A badge of mourning, such as a black hatband or veil.

4. A hole or pipe in a wall to allow water to run off.

5. Informal A highly sentimental artistic, cinematic, or dramatic work.

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weeper

(ˈwiːpə)

n

1. a person who weeps, esp a hired mourner

2. (Clothing & Fashion) something worn as a sign of mourning

3. (Building) a hole through a wall, to allow water to drain away

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weep•er

(ˈwi pər)

n.

1. a person who weeps.

2. (formerly) a hired mourner at a funeral.

3. any of various loose-hanging, streamerlike objects.

4. Informal. tearjerker.

[1350–1400]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	weeper - a person who weeps       crier unfortunate, unfortunate person - a person who suffers misfortune bawler - a loud weeper; "their new baby is a real bawler" blubberer - someone who sniffles and weeps with loud sobs
	2.	weeper - a hired mourner griever, lamenter, mourner, sorrower - a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

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