Dismals

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A dismal or melancholy state. plural, plural-only

    ""Well, this is a bright fit of the dismals," said little Toole, nothing overawed."

  2. 2
    plural of dismal (“dreary swamp”) form-of, plural

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""Well, this is a bright fit of the dismals," said little Toole, nothing overawed."

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