Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - misery
Misery
misery
n. (pl. -ies) 1 a wretched state of mind, or of outward circumstances. 2 a thing causing this. 3 colloq. a constantly depressed or discontented person. 4 = MIS Usage RE. Phrases and idioms put out of its etc. misery 1 release (a person, animal, etc.) from suffering or suspense. 2 kill (an animal in pain). Etymology: ME f. OF misere or L miseria (as MISER)
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noun (plural -eries) Date: 14th century a state of suffering and want that is the result of poverty or affliction, a circumstance, thing, or place that causes suffering or discomfort, a state of great unhappiness and emotional distress, see: distress ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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