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merciful definition
mer·ci·ful (mʉr′si fəl)
adjective
full of mercy; having, feeling, or showing mercy; compassionate; lenient; clement
Related Forms:
- mercifully mer′·ci·fully adverb
- mercifulness mer′·ci·ful·ness noun
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