Word Study
misericorde
CIDE DICTIONARY
misericorde, n. [F. miséricorde. See Misericordia.].
- Compassion; pity; mercy. [1913 Webster]
- Same as Misericordia, 2. [1913 Webster]
DEVIL DICTIONARY
misericorde
n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.
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