Mercurie

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin Mercurius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛrˈkiu̯riː(ə)/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "Late ME" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /marˈkiu̯riː(ə)/

Proper noun

Mercurie

  1. (Roman mythology) The Roman god serving as a messenger; Mercury.
  2. The planet once considered to be closest to the Earth after the Moon: Mercury.
  3. Quicksilver or mercury (metal reputed to have alchemical qualities).

Descendants

  • English: mercury, Mercury
  • Scots: marcury

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