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DictionaryRoot: planctus
Latin

planctus

lamentation, beating of the breast

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Older Black man beside damaged cherished instrument with hands open and sorrowful face voicing complaint.
noun

plaint

PLAYNT/pleɪnt/

An expression of sorrow or complaint.

Etymology
plaintLatinlamentation, beating of the breast

Latin planctus joined lamentation with beating the breast, probably through that gesture of grief. English plaint retained the expression of sorrow and broadened to include complaint.

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