lackaday
An expression of regret or griefAn expression of regret or grief.
» "Lackaday, child," said the nursemaid. "You'll catch your death running about in this weather."
Meaning
1 senses(dated)An expression of regret or grief.
Examples
1 sentences"Lackaday, child," said the nursemaid. "You'll catch your death running about in this weather."
Origin
Univerbation with apheresis from the interjection "alack the day".Univerbation with apheresis from the interjection "alack the day".
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