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Meaning of Wail
The primary meaning of the word "wail" is to give a long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
Definitions
- To give a long, loud, high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger
- To utter a loud, lamenting cry, typically to express sorrow or grief
- To make a sound resembling a wail, typically to express discontent or dissatisfaction
Etymology of Wail
The word "wail" originated from Old English "wælan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "wail"
The term is related to Old Norse "væla", which means "to wail" or "to lament"
Historically, the word "wail" has been used to describe the cries of mourners, the lamentations of the bereaved, and the cries of animals
Example Uses
- The baby began to wail when she was separated from her mother
- The crowd wailed in disappointment when their team lost the game
- The sirens wailed as the ambulance sped through the city