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单词 God-a-mercy
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Definition of God-a-mercy in English:

God-a-mercy

exclamation ˌɡɒdəˈməːsi
archaic
  • Used as an exclamation of applause or thanks, or (in later use) to express surprise, distress, etc.

noun ˌɡɒdəˈməːsi
archaic
  • An expression of thanks, a ‘thank-you’.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Sir Eglamour. From god + the present subjunctive of have + mercy, used in the sense ‘God reward you’, and hence as an expression of thanks.

 
 

Definition of God-a-mercy in US English:

God-a-mercy

exclamationˌɡɒdəˈməːsi
archaic
  • Used as an exclamation of applause or thanks, or (in later use) to express surprise, distress, etc.

nounˌɡɒdəˈməːsi
archaic
  • An expression of thanks, a ‘thank-you’.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Sir Eglamour. From god + the present subjunctive of have + mercy, used in the sense ‘God reward you’, and hence as an expression of thanks.

 
 
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