jammer

masculine noun, nominative singular; also used as an interjection expressing lament

misery, wretchedness
pity, shame
lamenting, wailing

Etymology. from Middle High German jamer, related to Old High German jemar (lament), from Proto-Germanic *jamraz (troubled, sorrowful). Cognate with English yammer (to complain) and Dutch jammer (pity).

Dictionary entry by Claude.

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