Duledge

/ˈduːlɛdʒ/ noun

Definition

An obsolete or dialectal term for grief, sorrow, or mourning.

Etymology

From Old English 'dol' or 'dull' (grief, mourning) combined with an archaic suffix. This word is largely obsolete, appearing mainly in historical texts and dialectal recordings from English-speaking regions.

Kelly Says

Duledge is a haunting word from Middle English that's almost completely disappeared—it shows how we've replaced old words for emotions with new ones as language evolves!

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