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† ˈplaintful, a. Obs. [f. plaint n. + -ful.] Full of mourning or complaint; mournful; in first quot., grievous.
13..Cursor M. 1497 (Cott.) Quen caym had don þat plentful plight [G. cursed dede]. a1541Wyatt Penit. Ps. cii. 16 For my plaintful sighs and for my dread. a1586Sidney Sidera xii, Here is iuster cause of plaintfull sadnesse. a1649Drummond of Hawthornden Poems Wks. (1711) 12 O leave thy plaintful soul more to molest. |