unmourned
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/ʌnˈmɔrnd/
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/ʌnˈmɔːnd/
(mourn)
grief expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unmourned' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'mourn' from Old English 'murnan', meaning 'to grieve'.
Historical Evolution
'murnan' transformed into the Middle English word 'mourn', and eventually became the modern English word 'mourn'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grieve or lament', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not mourned or grieved over.
The soldier died unmourned on the battlefield.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42