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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Jeremi’ad (4 syl.).
 
A pitiful tale, a tale of woe to produce compassion; so called from the “Lamentations” of the prophet Jeremiah.   1
 


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