Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-murs]
- /əˈmɜrs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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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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verb amerced
- fined — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
Antonyms for amerced
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