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单词 mercy-stroke
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mercy-stroke
mercy-stroke n. Obsolete = coup de grâce n. at coup n.3 5e.
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the world > life > death > killing > killing for specific reason > [noun] > mercy killing
coup de grâce1699
mercy-stroke1702
stroke of grace1837
euthanasia1869
death control1917
mercy killing1925
1702 C. Mather Magnalia Christi vii. App. 70/1 His Hatchet in his Hand, ready to bestow a Mercy-stroak of Death upon her.
1843 R. Browning Blot in 'Scutcheon i. ii, in Bells & Pomegranates No. V 5/2 Come, faith give fraud The mercy-stroke whenever they engage! Down with fraud, up with faith!
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