Dictionary

Heavy; massive.

Someone who has control over something or someone.

The owner of an animal or slave.

The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.

The head of a household.

(in combination) A vessel having a specified number of masts.

Example: a two-master

Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

Example: She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.

Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

Example: Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.

A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

Example: Mercy is one of his many virtues.

Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

Example: Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord