Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dool
noun
/duːl/
Definition
A Scottish term meaning a dirge or mournful song, often sung at funerals.
Examples
- At the funeral, the choir sang a beautiful dool that moved everyone to tears.
- Her voice echoed through the hall as she sang a haunting dool for her lost friend.
Meaning
Dool refers to a lamentation expressing sorrow for someone who has passed away, encapsulating the feelings of loss and grief.
Synonyms
- dirge
- lament
- elegy
- requiem
