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1. merciful

adjective. ['ˈmɝːsɪfəl'] showing or giving mercy.

Etymology

  • merciful (English)
  • -ful (English)
  • mercy (English)
  • merci (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. merciful

adjective. ['ˈmɝːsɪfəl'] (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious.

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Etymology

  • merciful (English)
  • -ful (English)
  • mercy (English)
  • merci (Middle English (1100-1500))
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