Mercy
From the English word mercy, meaning compassion or forgiveness.
Meaning and origin
Mercy derives from the English word mercy, with roots in Latin merces (wages, reward) from merx (goods, wares).
How to pronounce Mercy
| English (US) | MER-see |
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