mourning band

noun

a piece of black cloth that is worn, especially as a band encircling the upper arm, to indicate mourning.

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Origin of mourning band

First recorded in 1610–20

Words nearby mourning band

mourner, mourner's kaddish, mourners' bench, mournful, mourning, mourning band, mourning becomes electra, mourning cloak, mourning dove, mourning iris, mourning warbler

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Example sentences from the Web for mourning band

Even the mourning-band about his left arm, instead of adding a somber touch, afforded an effective bit of contrast.
The Wall Street Girl|Frederick Orin Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for mourning band

mourning band

noun

a piece of black material, esp an armband, worn to indicate that the wearer is in mourning

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