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单词 God-a-mercy
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God-a-mercy

/ɡɒdəˈməːsi/
Now archaic
exclamation
Used as an exclamation of applause or thanks, or (in later use) to express surprise, distress, etc.
noun
An expression of thanks, a ‘thank-you’.
  • In early use chiefly in phrases: †for god-a-mercy: for nothing. †no god-a-mercy: no special merit; no thanks (to someone). †worth god-a-mercy: worth giving thanks for, of some value or importance (similarly †not worth god-a-mercy.)..

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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