caoineadh
Definitions (by source)
‘act of lamenting, bewailing’; ar bpeacuigh … do chaoineadh 27.10-11
Aibidil Gaoidheilge & Caiticiosma: Seaán Ó Cearnaigh's Irish primer of religion, published in 1571. Editor: Brian Ó Cuív.
[V. 71] lament; gs. caoinidh 1573.
Duanaire Mhéig Uidhir: The poembook of Cú Chonnacht Mág Uidhir, Lord of Fermanagh 1566-1589. Editor: David Greene. Translator: David Greene.
m., act of mourning, lamenting, 2039, 5813; gen. –nte, 5813; -pl. –nte, 6539
Trí Bior-Ghaoithe an Bháis: The Three Shafts of Death. Editor: Osborn Bergin.