alack and alas
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]An idiom combining a pair of terms with similar meaning. The first syllable in each word is like a sigh; las is from Old French meaning weariness; and lack is from Middle English meaning loss.[1]
Interjection
[edit]- Used to express regret or sadness.
References
[edit]- ^ Arsen J. Darnay (2010 October 2) “Alas and Alack”, in Ghulf Genes[1]