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alas and alack

alas and alack is the alternative form of alack and alas.

Meaning of alack and alas

Interjection

  1. Used to express regret or sadness.

Questions about alas and alack

What is alas and alack the alternative form of?
Alas and alack is the alternative form of alack and alas.

Words near alas and alack in the dictionary

  1. alarums
  2. alarums and excursions
  3. alary
  4. alaryngeal
  5. alas
  6. alas and alack
  7. Alas-Kluet Batak
  8. Alas.
  9. Alasan
  10. Alascan
  11. Alascans

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