Originally posted by vaknsoSee! I was wrong. I was referring to mercy:Main Entry: mer·cy
We have a different meaning for Merci in America. It more in the line of why did he say that or goodness gracious do we have to put up with this.
John
Not an English Major by any mean and I could be wrong.
Pronunciation: 'm&r-sE
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural mercies
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, price paid, wages, from merc-, merx merchandise
Date: 13th century
1 a : compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power; also : lenient or compassionate treatment <begged for mercy> b : imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder
2 a : a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion b : a fortunate circumstance <it was a mercy they found her before she froze>
3 : compassionate treatment of those in distress <works of mercy among the poor>
- mercy adjective
- at the mercy of : wholly in the power of : with no way to protect oneself against
synonyms MERCY, CHARITY, CLEMENCY, GRACE, LENIENCY mean a disposition to show kindness or compassion. MERCY implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it <threw himself on the mercy of the court>. CHARITY stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of others <show a little charity for the less fortunate>. CLEMENCY implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing <the judge refused to show clemency>. GRACE implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions <by the grace of God>. LENIENCY implies lack of severity in punishing <criticized the courts for excessive leniency>.
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