Where does “Mercedes” come from?
Mercedes is an English word from Spanish mercedes, the plural of merced meaning "mercy" or "favor."
Mercedes (English): Clipping of Mercedes-Benz, a car manufactured by...
Definitions
- Clipping of Mercedes-Benz, a car manufactured by...
Ancestry of “Mercedes”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Spanish | Mercedes | — |
| 2 | Spanish | mercedes | plural of merced; mercies |