Associations to the word «Plaint»

Wiktionary

PLAINT, noun. (poetic or archaic) A lament or woeful cry.
PLAINT, noun. A complaint.
PLAINT, noun. (archaic or UK legal) An accusation.

Dictionary definition

PLAINT, noun. (United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed.
PLAINT, noun. A cry of sorrow and grief; "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada