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lawks a-mercy

lawks a-mercy interjection: a minced oath for "Lord have mercy".

Interjection

  1. (UK) A minced oath for "Lord have mercy".

Questions about lawks a-mercy

What does lawks a-mercy mean?
Lawks a-mercy means a minced oath for "Lord have mercy".
What part of speech is lawks a-mercy?
Lawks a-mercy is an interjection.

Words near lawks a-mercy in the dictionary

  1. lawk
  2. lawkeeper
  3. lawkeepers
  4. lawkeeping
  5. lawks
  6. lawks a-mercy
  7. lawksamercy
  8. lawl
  9. Lawler
  10. Lawlers
  11. lawless

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