| 单词 | lordy mercy |
| 释义 | > as lemmasLordy mercy (also massy) P1. Lordy mercy (also massy) (and variants): expressing surprise, emphasis, etc. [Probably originally representing a colloquial pronunciation of Lord have mercy at lord n. and int. Phrases 2b(a); compare lud a mercy at lud n.2 1, massy n.] ΚΠ 1838 Botanico-Med. Recorder (Columbus, Ohio) 29 Dec. 108/2 But then this boiling people! O, dear!! Lordy mercy!!! 1869 H. B. Stowe Oldtown Folks xvi. 175 Lordy massy, what ears young ones has! 1881 J. C. Harris Nights with Uncle Remus (1884) xxxix. 183 Lawdy mussy, Brer Rabbit! Whar my vittles? 1922 W. Lindsey Backsliders xi. 153 Here comes the preacher straight for our gate. Lordy massy! Here I am in this ragged poplin 'n' you half dressed. 1973 Black World Sept. 29 Here I sit with my shoes mismated. Lawdy-mercy! I's frustrated! 2007 T. W. Inman When Love Calls xvii. 199 Lordy mercy. Look at that house. It's huge. < as lemmas |
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