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bewail

Bewail (verb) means to wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.

verb
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To wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.
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Etymology

From Middle English bewailen, equivalent to be- (“over, about”) + wail.

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"bewail" (verb) means to wail over; to feel or express deep sorrow for.

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