Jeremiad \Jer`e*mi"ad\, Jeremiade \Jer`e*mi"ade\, n. [From
Jeremiah, the prophet: cf. F. j['e]r['e]miade.]
A tale of sorrow, disappointment, or complaint; a doleful
story; a dolorous tirade; -- generally used satirically.
[1913 Webster]
He has prolonged his complaint into an endless
jeremiad. --Lamb.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
jeremiad
n : a long and mournful complaint; "a jeremiad against any form
of government"
WordNet (r) 2.0
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