mourning-paper
Definition
Noun: - Paper used for mourning notices: "mourning-paper" refers to a type of paper, typically black-bordered or of a somber color, used for writing or printing announcements of death, such as obituaries, funeral notices, or condolence letters.
Usage Examples
- (Paper with a black border used to announce a death.)
- (Formal paper used for expressing sympathy.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be printed on mourning-paper": to be published or written using this specific paper, often indicating a formal death announcement.
- The obituary was printed on mourning-paper with a thick black border. (The death notice was presented in a traditional, respectful format.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mourning (n): the expression of sorrow for someone's death.
- The period of mourning lasted for one year. (The time of grieving.)
- Paper (n): a material used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
- He used plain paper for the letter. (Standard writing material.)
Synonyms
- Funeral paper: paper specifically used for funeral-related correspondence.
- Obituary paper: paper designed for death announcements.
Related Idioms
- "on mourning-paper": used to describe a formal, sorrowful announcement.
- The news came on mourning-paper, signaling a death in the family. (The announcement was made in a traditional, respectful manner.)