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amerced

a·merce
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-murs]
    • /əˈmɜrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-murs]
    • /əˈmɜrs/

Definitions of amerced word

  • verb with object amerced to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute. 1
  • verb with object amerced to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty. 1
  • noun amerced Simple past tense and past participle of amerce. 1

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Origin of amerced

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English amercy < Anglo-French amerci(er) to fine, representing (estre) a merci (to be) at (someone's) mercy. See a-5, mercy

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Parts of speech for Amerced

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

amerced popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

amerced usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for amerced

verb amerced

  • fined — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.

Antonyms for amerced

verb amerced

  • awarded — to give as due or merited; assign or bestow: to award prizes.
  • rewarded — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.

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