- alack
- alack late 15c., from ah, lack, from LACK (Cf. lack) in Middle English sense of "loss, failure, reproach, shame." Originally an expression of dissatisfaction, later of regret or unpleasant surprise.
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alack — alack; alack·a·day; … English syllables
Alack — A*lack , interj. [Prob. from ah! lack! OE. lak loss, failure, misfortune. See {Lack}.] An exclamation expressive of sorrow. [Archaic. or Poet.] Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
alack — [ə lak′] interj. [ A(H) + LACK] Archaic used to express regret, surprise, dismay, etc … English World dictionary
alack — interjection An expression of sorrow or mourning. On a day (alack the day!) … Wiktionary
alack — (also alack a day) exclamation archaic an expression of regret or dismay. Origin ME: prob. from ah + lack … English new terms dictionary
ALACK — int. (also alack a day) archaic an expression of regret or surprise. Etymology: prob. f. AH + LACK … Useful english dictionary
Alack Sinner — Primera edición 1975 Tradición argentina Género policíaco Guionista(s) Carlos Sampayo Dibujante(s) José Muñoz. Alack Sinner es una historieta policíaca desarrollada por los aut … Wikipedia Español
Alack Sinner — est une série de bande dessinée policière de Carlos Sampayo (scénario) et José Muñoz (dessin) mettant en scène le détective éponyme. Créée en 1975 pour les mensuels de bande dessinée italien Linus et français Charlie Mensuel, son histoire… … Wikipédia en Français
alack-a-day — alackˈ a day interjection 1. Woe be to the day 2. Alas • • • Main Entry: ↑alack … Useful english dictionary
alack — interjection Etymology: Middle English Date: 15th century used to express sorrow or regret … New Collegiate Dictionary
