wailer Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈweɪlə/
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Wailer as a Noun
1
One who wails or laments.
2
A professional hired mourner.
3
A boy employed to pick out stones, pyrites, etc. remaining in the coal after it is screened.
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”).
Wailer: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈweɪlə/ |
| Meaning | One who wails or laments |
| Plural | wailers |