misericordia
Noun
Meaning
An amercement.
A thin-bladed dagger; so called, in the Middle Ages, because used to give the death wound or "mercy" stroke to a fallen adversary.
An indulgence as to food or dress granted to a member of a religious order.
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AHS had on Monday announced the Misericordia was closed to new admissions and transfers for medical and surgical patients.
Early years Benigni was born in Manciano La Misericordia (a frazione of Castiglion Fiorentino ), the son of Isolina Papini, a fabric maker, and Luigi Benigni, a bricklayer, carpenter, and farmer.
FSA hopes to be able to return to its normal event held on the campus of Misericordia University next year.
After several hours of waiting in the STARS Air Ambulance’s hanger, she was brought to Misericordia Community Hospital and was reunited with her family later that evening.
Astori’s body was taken to the Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital for an autopsy.
Conor Smith helped lead the Misericordia offense on Friday, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI.