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keening
/ˈkēniNG/
Keening is the act of loud, long, mournful wailing or crying, typically performed to lament someone's death.
Cultural Tradition
- Gaelic origins: Rooted in the traditional Celtic customs of Ireland and Scotland, where it is known in Irish Gaelic as caoineadh.
General and Literary Usage
- Sound description: Used broadly in literature and daily speech to describe any sharp, piercing, or high-pitched sound resembling a wail (such as a strong wind or a high engine RPM).
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noun the act of a person who keens. a wailing lament for the dead; keen. Etymology Origin of keening First recorded in 1875–80;
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5 days ago — keened; keening; keens. intransitive verb. 1. a. : to make a loud and long cry of sorrow : to lament with a keen. b. : to make a sound ...
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