wailer Meaning & Definition
/ˈweɪlə/
What Does Wailer Mean?
As a noun, wailer means One who wails or laments. It is also used to mean A professional hired mourner.
Wailer: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈweɪlə/ |
| Plural | wailers |
Wailer Definition (Noun)
- One who wails or laments.
- A professional hired mourner.
Noun
- A boy employed to pick out stones, pyrites, etc. remaining in the coal after it is screened.
Synonyms of Wailer
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Wailer synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wailer (plural wailers)
Words That Rhyme With Wailer
Origin of Wailer
Origin 1: From Middle English wayler, weilere; equivalent to wail + -er.
Origin 2: From wail + -er; see wail (“choose, select”).