Early 19th century; earliest use found in Bombay Courier. From classical Latin ad misericordiam from ad to + misericordiam, accusative of misericordia.
Definition of ad misericordiam in US English:
ad misericordiam
adverb
Of an appeal, argument, etc.: to mercy, to pity.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Bombay Courier. From classical Latin ad misericordiam from ad to + misericordiam, accusative of misericordia.