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Weeper [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. One who weeps; one who sheds tears.

2. A white border on the sleeve of a mourning coat.

3. A species of monkey, the Simia Capucina.

Weeper [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. One who weeps; esp., one who sheds tears.

2. A white band or border worn on the sleeve as a badge of mourning.

3. The capuchin. See Capuchin, 3 (a).