alack
The origin and history of alack.
Etymology
From Middle English alacke, likely a blend of "ah" and "lack" (in the old sense of "loss" or "failure").
The origin and history of alack.
From Middle English alacke, likely a blend of "ah" and "lack" (in the old sense of "loss" or "failure").
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