scutcheons

scutcheons
scutch·eon || 'skʌtʃən n. shield decorated with a coat of arms

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  • mourn´ful|ly — mourn|ful «MRN fuhl, MOHRN », adjective. 1. full of grief; sad; sorrowful: »a mournful voice. Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! (Longfellow). SYNONYM(S): dolorous, melancholy, doleful. 2. causing or attended with… …   Useful english dictionary

  • mourn|ful — «MRN fuhl, MOHRN », adjective. 1. full of grief; sad; sorrowful: »a mournful voice. Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! (Longfellow). SYNONYM(S): dolorous, melancholy, doleful. 2. causing or attended with sorrow or… …   Useful english dictionary

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