alack
English
Etymology
From Middle English alacke, alagge, probably from ah + lack.
Pronunciation
Interjection
alack
- An expression of sorrow or mourning.
- 1595-96, William Shakespeare, Love's Labour Lost, Act IV, Scene iii:
- On a day (alack the day!)
Love, whose month is ever May,
Spied a blossom passing fair
Playing in the wanton air.
- 1595-96, William Shakespeare, Love's Labour Lost, Act IV, Scene iii:
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
expression of sorrow
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