Толковый словарь английского языка - mercy
Mercy
mercy
noun (plural mercies) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, price paid, wages, from merc-, merx merchandise Date: 13th century 1. compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power, imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder, 2. a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion, a fortunate circumstance , compassionate treatment of those in distress , ~ adjective Synonyms: see: ~
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n. & int. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 compassion or forbearance shown to enemies or offenders in one's power. 2 the quality of compassion. 3 an act of mercy. 4 (attrib.) administered or performed out of mercy or pity for a suffering person (mercy killing). 5 something to be thankful for (small mercies). --int. expressing surprise or fear. Phrases and idioms at the mercy of 1 wholly in the power of. 2 liable to danger or harm from. have mercy on (or upon) show mercy to. mercy flight the transporting by air of an injured or sick person from a remote area to a hospital. Etymology: ME f. OF merci f. L merces -edis reward, in LL pity, thanks ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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