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MERCIFULLY

\mˈɜːsɪfəlɪ], \mˈɜːsɪfəlɪ], \m_ˈɜː_s_ɪ_f_ə_l_ɪ]\

Definitions of MERCIFULLY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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in a compassionate manner; "he dealt with the thief mercifully"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

in a compassionate manner; "he dealt with the thief mercifully"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

With compassion or pity.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

adv. In a merciful manner; tenderly.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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