Both Uses of
condolence
in
And The Mountains Echoed
- People brought over what offerings they could—tea, candy, bread, almonds—and they brought as well their condolences and sympathies.†
Chpt 1 *condolences = expression of sympathy
- In a professional tone, he offered Idris his condolences, and had him sign the Interment Order and Authorization form.†
Chpt 5
Definition:
an expression of sympathy to another who is in sorrow -- typically in grief over a death in the family