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MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.


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This page presents the quote "MISERICORDE, n. A dagger which in mediaeval warfare was used by the foot soldier to remind an unhorsed knight that he was mortal.". Author of this quote is Ambrose Bierce. This quote is about feet, used, knights, soldier, warfare,.