| Mercy (mercy) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Mer"cy |
| ; pl.
Mercies (#). [OE. merci, F. merci, L.
merces, mercedis, hire, pay, reward, LL., equiv. to
misericordia pity, mercy. L. merces is prob. akin to
merere to deserve, acquire. |
Forbearance to inflict harm
under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict
it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary;
clemency.
Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate
and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.
Disposition to exercise compassion or
favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.
A blessing regarded as a manifestation of
compassion or favor.
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