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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

alack and alas en · INTJ

Etymology

An idiom combining a pair of terms with similar meaning. The first syllable in each word is like a sigh; las is from Old French meaning weariness; and lack is from Middle English meaning loss.

Meanings

  1. Used to express regret or sadness.