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Misericordia
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What's The Definition Of Misericordia?Synonyms | Synonyms for Misericordia: Related Terms | Find terms related to Misericordia: See Also | Misericordia In Webster's Dictionary \Mis`e*ri*cor"di*a\, n. [L., mercy, compassion;
miser wretched + cor, cordis, heart.]
1. (O. Law) An amercement. --Burrill.
2. (Anc. Armor.) A thin-bladed dagger; so called, in the
Middle Ages, because used to give the death wound or
``mercy'' stroke to a fallen adversary.
3. (Eccl.) An indulgence as to food or dress granted to a
member of a religious order. --Shipley.
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