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Definition of Plaint

1. Noun. (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed.

2. Noun. A cry of sorrow and grief. "Their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"

Definition of Plaint

1. n. Audible expression of sorrow; lamentation; complaint; hence, a mournful song; a lament.

Definition of Plaint

1. Noun. (context: poetic or archaic) A lament or woeful cry. ¹

2. Noun. A complaint. ¹

3. Noun. (archaic or UK legal) An accusation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Plaint

1. a complaint [n -S] - See also: complaint

Lexicographical Neighbors of Plaint

plains-wanderers plains lemon monarda plains pocket gopher plains pocket mouse plains spadefoot plains wanderer plains zebra plainsman plainsmen plainsong

plainsongs plainspoken plainspokenness plainswoman plainswomen plaint (current term) plaintext plaintexts plaintful plaintiff

plaintiff in error plaintiffs plaintive plaintively plaintiveness plaintivenesses plaintless plaints plainwork plaisance

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