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1. merciful
adjective. ['ˈmɝːsɪfəl'] showing or giving mercy.
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- 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))