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°RE. put out of its etc. misery 1 release (a person, animal, etc.) from suffering or suspense. 2 kill (an animal in pain).
[ ME f. OF misere or L miseria (as MISER) ]