misericordia
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- noun
- /ˌmɪzəˈrɪkɔrdiə/
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misericordia
- He looks like a hangman, but in fact he's a member of this group, Misericordia.
Examples
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Misericordia entered PKs for the first time this season, while it was Ithaca's second round of penalty kicks.
Blog text (3) -
For the documents, see Sciberras, "Confraternita della Misericordia," 760-63.
Academic text (2012) -
The name Misericordia is familiar.
Academic text (2012) -
Before that, he worked for a Christian volunteer group called Misericordia.
Academic text (2012) -
See Sciberras, "Confraternita della Misericordia," 766.
Academic text (2012) -
MARYLAND MISERICORDIA HOSPITAL - DAY.
Fiction book (2001) -
Misericordia's Sam Helmstetter found Laura Roney camped out on the left post at 6:21.
Blog text (3) -
The picture's knowing allusions to the idea of "giustizia" and "misericordia" might just as easily have been inspired by the activities of the Confraternita della Misericordia, which had moved to St. John's nearly five years earlier.
Academic text (2012) -
The local misericordia provides essential care for the homeless and those in need.
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Many patients are treated at the misericordia, which focuses on helping the sick and impoverished.
Synonyms
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An organization like a food bank that gives money or help to people in need
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A Catholic charity that provides relief and social services worldwide
How Charitable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Misericordia comes from Latin parts miser ('miserable') and cor ('heart'), so it literally means a 'heart for the miserable'. That's why a misericordia is a group or hospital that shows 'mercy' and cares for poor and sick people.