merc
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
abbreviation
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mercantile.
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mercurial.
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mercury.
Etymology
Origin of merc
By shortening
Example Sentences
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This goes back to the comics and what happens when you put a merc with a mouth alongside a taciturn, angry, Wolverine.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023
Our wedding day was brilliant but the most memorable moment came as my husband and I drove away from the church in a classic merc convertible we'd borrowed.
From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2014
This move happens becaus merc are a huge global brand and LH management feel its a much more exploitable position to be in there is no other reason.
From BBC • Sep. 29, 2012
Long-time merc group Triple Canopy will provide protection outside the embassy fortress, reputedly for $1.5 billion over a five-year span.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2011
Raiph Clarck. dit merc eeſe is gestelt by Antony de Moedes, Spaenjaert.
From Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents by Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin)
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