BEMOANS

Verb

bemoans

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bemoan

Anagrams

• Boseman, ambones

Source: Wiktionary


BEMOAN

Be*moan", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bemoaned; p. pr. & vb. n. Bemoaning.] Etym: [OE. bimenen, AS. bem; pref. be- + m to moan. See Moan.]

Definition: To express deep grief for by moaning; to express sorrow for; to lament; to bewail; to pity or sympathize with. Implores their pity, and his pain bemoans. Dryden.

Syn.

– See Deplore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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