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Word: Mercy
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French merci ‘pity’ or ‘thanks’, from Latin merces, merced- ‘reward’, in Christian Latin ‘pity, favour, heavenly reward’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈməːsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
Short Definition:compassion or forgiveness
Examples:- the boy was screaming and begging for mercy
- the mercies of God
Word: Mercy
Speech Type: Interjection
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈməːsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
used in expressions of surprise or fear
Short Definition:expression of surprise or fear
Examples:- ‘Mercy me!’ uttered Mrs Diggory
Word: Mercy
Speech Type: Other
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