Posted by galkeepinon on September 4, 2003, at 23:02:49
In reply to Re: So, Dr Bob..., posted by Tabitha on September 4, 2003, at 22:08:38
Hi Tabitha, I'm trying to be funny here but I just looked up grief in good ole Merriam-Webster and this is what I found:
One entry found for grief.
Main Entry: grief
Pronunciation: 'grEf
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English gref, from Middle French, heavy, grave, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin grevis, alteration of Latin gravis
Date: 15th century
1 obsolete : GRIEVANCE 3
2 a : deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement b : a cause of such suffering
3 a : an unfortunate outcome : DISASTER -- used chiefly in the phrase come to grief b : MISHAP, MISADVENTURE c : TROUBLE, ANNOYANCE <enough grief for one day>
synonym see SORROW
so I figure it's for general grief, mourning and loss, grief specific to loss of loved ones due to death, etc. What do you think?:-)
Dr. Bob?
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> is this board to discuss general grief, mourning and loss? Or is it for grief specific to loss of loved ones due to death?
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