n. [ F. lamentation, L. lamentatio. ] 1. The act of bewailing; audible expression of sorrow; wailing; moaning. [ 1913 Webster ]
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation and weeping. Matt. ii. 18. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. pl. (Script.) A book of the Old Testament attributed to the prophet Jeremiah, and taking its name from the nature of its contents. [ 1913 Webster ]