MISERICORDE

Etymology

Noun

misericorde (plural misericordes)

(obsolete) An act of clemency; pity, mercy.

Alternative form of misericord

Source: Wiktionary


Mis"er*i*corde", n. Etym: [F. miséricorde. See Misericordia.]

1. Compassion; pity; mercy. [Obs.]

2. (Anc. Armor.)

Definition: Same as Misericordia, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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