单词 | God-a-mercy |
释义 | 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’.
OriginLate 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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