English dictionary

plaint

/pl/eI/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a cry of sorrow and grief

noun.communication

Synonyms lament lamentation wail

Source: WordNet 3.0
Audible expression of sorrow; lamentation; complaint; hence, a mournful song; a lament.

noun

Source: webster1913