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Lamentations

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Lamentations

The Lamentations of Jeremiah used in the Roman Catholic service at matins in Holy Week; originally sung in plainsong and still surviving in that form, but from the early 16th century also used in polyphonic settings.
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A proof of the infallibility of the foregoing receipt, in the lamentations of the widow; with other suitable decorations of death, such as physicians, &c.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
His entrance was followed by that of the widow, whose lamentations filled the room.
Can Such Things Be? by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
I found a dismal letter from him on my arrival here, full of complaints of his wife and sister, and lamentations on the cruelty of his fate.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
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