Keening

As the fog rolled in, a keening foghorn warned ships of the treacherous rocks ahead.

The ancient ritual of keening has been passed down through generations in our family.

The widow sat alone in her empty house, keening softly for the husband she had lost.

The young child stood by the graveside, keening for his pet dog that had passed away.

In ancient Celtic rituals, women would often keening during funeral rites to honor the departed.