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Plaint Definition & Meaning

plaint
noun
  1. (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
  2. a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

"Plaint" in song lyrics

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  • "quaint plaint"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Man among 5 held in land grab plaint"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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Frequently asked questions

What does plaint mean?
(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed a cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"
What part of speech is plaint?
Plaint is a noun.
How many definitions does plaint have?
Plaint has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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