misericordia — meaning in English
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English meaning
- mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
Senses
misericordia is used for these senses in English:
- mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
- mercy (uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
- misericord A medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe.
mercy — full definition
- noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
- noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
- intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.