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mourning band
noun
a piece of black cloth that is worn, especially as a band encircling the upper arm, to indicate mourning.
Origin:
1610–20
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mourning band
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n
a piece of black material, esp an armband, worn to indicate that the wearer is in mourning
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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