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Word: Alack
Speech Type: Interjection
Etymology:
late Middle English: probably from ah+ lack
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlak
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used to express regret or dismay.
Short Definition:used to express regret or dismay
Variant Forms:
- alack-a-day
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