Widow's Weeds (Noun)
Meaning
A black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- She donned the widow's weeds and made her way to the gravesite for her husband's burial.
- Traditionally, widows in many cultures have worn widow's weeds to express their grief and sorrow.
- Her mourning was further evident by the veil attached to the widow's weeds she had been wearing for the past six months.
- Victorian era mourners typically included intricate mourning accessories and long veils attached to their widow's weeds.
- According to historical custom, widows often kept wearing widow's weeds for several years, changing shades gradually as they exited mourning phases.