Meaning Of The Word Half-mourning

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half mourning in American English
traditionally, the second period of mourning, during which black clothes are lightened or replaced by gray, white, or purple
noun: a mourning garb less somber than deep mourning, usually following a period of deep mourning

half-mourning in British English
noun: dark grey clothes worn by some during a period after full formal mourning

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