n. [ Ar. jerīd. Cf. Djereed. ] A blunt javelin used by the people of the Levant, especially in mock fights. [ Written also jerreed, jerid. ] Byron.
{ }, n. [ From Jeremiah, the prophet: cf. F. jérémiade. ] A tale of sorrow, disappointment, or complaint; a doleful story; a dolorous tirade; -- generally used satirically. [ 1913 Webster ]
He has prolonged his complaint into an endless jeremiad. Lamb. [ 1913 Webster ]