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deep mourning
noun
- completely black mourning clothes made of a drab material:
After her brother died, she was in deep mourning for a year.
Word History and Origins
Origin of deep mourning1
Example Sentences
Then, in 1978, my father died after a brutal bout with cancer, and we all went into deep mourning.
The lady was dressed in deep mourning, like herself, and she had a sweet, motherly face that drew Mildred irresistibly to her.
I passed one winter in Boston; but I was in deep mourning and did not go into society.
Then she went into deep mourning, the children also dressing in mourning and refusing to go into society for a time.
My travelling companion, for part of the way, was a lady, attired in deep mourning.
The Knight heard the words with surprise, and as quickly remarked that the young man was dressed in deep mourning.
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