English Explanatory Dictionary

lawdamercy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. An expression of astonishment, dismay, bemusement, or a jocular hint of any of those.

Word forms

lawdamercy

Etymology

A pronunciation spelling of (and, in some instances of use, eye dialect for) Lord have mercy in a non-rhotic accent, such as non-rhotic versions of AAVE.

Synonyms

mercy me have mercy God help someone Jesus Christ Jesus, Mary and Joseph Lord love a duck
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