ALAS


Meaning of ALAS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈlas ]

interjection

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from a ah + las weary, from Latin lassus — more at lassitude

Date: 13th century

— used to express unhappiness, pity, or concern

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