wailer
nounEtymology From wail + -er; see wail (“choose, select”).
1
Business, Mining Historical A boy employed to pick out stones, pyrites, etc. remaining in the coal after it is screened.
wailer
nounUK /ˈweɪlə/ · US /ˈweɪlɚ/
Etymology From Middle English wayler, weilere; equivalent to wail + -er.
1
One who wails or laments.
2
A professional hired mourner.