n. One who mourns or laments.n. One employed to attend funerals in a habit of mourning.n. Anything associated with mourning.n. In certain localities, at a funeral, one who is recognized as belonging to the circle of those most afflicted by the death and has a special place accordingly.n. One who has the mourning of the chine.n. A penitent, especially one who makes public announcement of a desire for salvation: used in Methodist churches.