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Mercy

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“Compassion”

Mercy from the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces "wages, reward", a derivative of merx "goods, wares". This was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century.

English2 syllables · /ˈmɝː.si/

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