Plural of mercy
regular plural
The plural of mercy is mercies.
Forms of mercy
| Singular | mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | mercies |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Mercies in a sentence
- This Thanksgivingtide recalls to our hearts the endless and undeserved mercies wherewith thou has blessed us.1967, James Archibald Jones, Prayers for the People: A Memorial Collection of Pulpit Prayers, John Knox Press, page 100. From the entry Thanksgivingtide
- In plainer speech: voters are grateful for small mercies.2023 August 8, Janan Ganesh, “The oneness of Ron DeSantis and Rishi Sunak”, in Financial Times. From the entry Overton window
- In the Middle Ages preachers had enlivened their sermons with exempla – edifying tales of judgements upon sinners and mercies shown to the pious.1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society, published 2012, page 90. From the entry exemplum
- A lot can be said for the infinite mercies of God, but the smarts of a good pharmacist, when you get down to it, is worth more.1981, Philip K. Dick, Valis, →ISBN, page 36. From the entry smarts
- I will leave you, M. le Capitaine Tonti, to the tender mercies of my fair lieutenantess, who will show you the bewildering novelty of the marriage market this morning.1903, William R[obert] A[nthony] Wilson, “Devoted to Cupid and His Archery Practice”, in A Rose of Normandy, Boston, Mass.: Little, Brown…. From the entry lieutenantess
Meaning of mercy
- noun Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
- noun Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
- noun A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
Questions about the plural of mercy
- What is the plural of mercy?
- The plural of mercy is mercies.
- Is mercy countable?
- Mercy is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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