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threnode
[ three-nohd, thren-ohd ]
/ ˈθri noʊd, ˈθrɛn oʊd /
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noun
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of threnode
1855–60; by alteration; see ode
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How to use threnode in a sentence
All burst into tears, and were convinced of the sincerity of his sorrow by the manner in which he recited his threnode.
History of the Jews, Vol. I (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz