Definitions for amerce

amerce a·merce

Spelling: [uh-murs]
IPA: /əˈmɜrs/

Amerce is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 99 anagrams from letters in amerce (aceemr).

Definitions for amerce

verb (used with object)

  1. to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
  2. to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty.

Origin of amerce

1250-1300; Middle English amercy Anglo-French amerci(er) to fine, representing (estre) a merci (to be) at (someone's) mercy. See a-5, me

Examples for amerce

Nay, but they will hold thee to ransom, and detain thee till it is brought: I heard them amerce thee at a thousand marks.

I amerce myself, then, to you in that sum; and they will be sufficient sureties for the money.

In your greatness ye shall change it; with your justice ye shall purify it; with your clemencies ye should it chasten and amerce.

But perhaps I could pay you a mina of silver: in that sum, then, I amerce myself.

Word Value for amerce
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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