ˈmemwɑ: n. 1 a
historical account or
biography written from personal knowledge or
special sources. 2 (in pl.) an
autobiography or a written account of one's
memory of
certain events or
people. 3 a an
essay on a
learned subject specially studied by
the writer. b (in pl.) the proceedings or transactions of a learned
society (Memoirs of the
American Mathematical Society). øømemoirist n. [F m÷moire (masc.), special
use of m÷moire (fem.) MEMORY]