Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Complain (-ed, -ing, -s)
complain (-ed, -ing, -s), v. [ME compleigne < Fr. complaindre, to manifest compassion, bewail < late. L. complang-ere, to strike, beat the breast or head in a sign of grief.] (webplay: pain).
Murmur; grumble; lament; state a grievance.
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