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Meaning of WEEPER

Pronunciation:  'weepur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a hired mourner
  2. [n]  a person who weeps
 
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 Synonyms: crier
 
 See Also: bawler, griever, lamenter, mourner, sorrower, unfortunate, unfortunate person

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Weep"er\, n.
1. One who weeps; esp., one who sheds tears.
2. A white band or border worn on the sleeve as a badge of
   mourning. --Goldsmith.
3. (Zo["o]l.) The capuchin. See {Capuchin}, 3
   (a) .
 

 

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