a low, mournful cry of pain, sorrow or pleasure
To complain; to grumble.
To say in a moan, or with a moaning voice.
To grieve.
To make a moan or similar sound.
a formal solemn objection or other declaration
A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.