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† helas, int. Obs.
[a. F. hélas, the later form of ha las, a las alas.]
An exclamation expressing grief, sorrow, etc.; alas!
1484Caxton Fables of æsop iii. xix, Helas for god & for pyte I praye yow that ye wylle hyde me. a1529Skelton Col. Cloute 1022 Helas, I say, helas! Howe may this come to passe. 1610Holland Camden's Brit. i. 300 But if of Edward King (helas) our Hector wailes the death. 1753Lady Luxborough Let. to Shenstone 24 June, Helas!—Lady Plymouth, Lady Archer, &c. are in the neighbourhood, and I in my chimney-corner. |