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Webster 1913 Edition


Jeremiade

{

Jerˊe-mi′ad

,

Jerˊe-mi′ade

}
,
Noun.
[From
Jeremiah
, the prophet: cf. F.
jérémiade
.]
A tale of sorrow, disappointment, or complaint; a doleful story; a dolorous tirade; – generally used satirically.
He has prolonged his complaint into an endless
jeremiad
.
Lamb.

Definition 2024


jeremiade

jeremiade

See also: jérémiade

Dutch

Noun

jeremiade f (plural jeremiades or jeremiaden, diminutive jeremiadetje n)

  1. moaning, lamentation
  2. jeremiad