ALAS


Meaning of ALAS in English

interj.

Pronunciation: ə - ' las

Function: 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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