French word merci comes from Latin merx (Goods. Merchandise, commodity.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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merx | Latin (lat) | Goods. Merchandise, commodity. |
merces | Latin (lat) | Bribe. Pay, wages, reward. Rent. |
merci | Old French (fro) | Mercy; clemency. |
mercy | Middle French (frm) | Mercy (relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another). |
merci | French (fr) | (interjection) thank you Mercy, grace. |