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English word mercy comes from Latin merere, and later Latin merx (Goods. Merchandise, commodity.)
merere (Latin)
merx (Latin)
Goods. Merchandise, commodity.
mercedem (Latin)
merci (Anglo-Norman)
merci (Middle English)
mercy (English)
Expressing surprise or alarm. (obsolete) To thank. (countable) A blessing, something to be thankful for.. (countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.. (uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion. (uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.. (uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.