"crapehanger" meaning in All languages combined

See crapehanger on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: crapehangers [plural]
Etymology: From crape + hanger, from the use of that material in making mourning garments. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|crape|hanger}} crape + hanger Head templates: {{en-noun}} crapehanger (plural crapehangers)
  1. A pessimist or doomsayer. Synonyms: crepehanger
    Sense id: en-crapehanger-en-noun-GN53X64p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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