Widow's weeds refer to the traditional clothing widows wore during the mourning period, usually simple and somber black dresses or garments. However, there are different synonyms for widow's weeds that convey different meanings. Mourning clothes or funeral attire are commonly used to describe the clothing worn during the mourning period. Black dress or mourning dress simply refers to the black clothing that widows wear. Widow's frock or widow's veil are also sometimes used to describe the clothing or headwear that widows wear during mourning. All of these synonyms evoke a sense of sorrow and loss, emphasizing the solemn period of grief and mourning that widows go through.
