An expression of lamentation or complaint.
A small projecting boss or bracket on the underside of the hinged seat of a church stall, intended to give some support to a standing worshipper when the seat is turned up; a misericord.
Ileus.
A medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe; misericord.
A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.
Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
An enthusiastic expression of praise.
To sing a paean; to praise.