Onr Lady of Mercy
Preserved but no longer current.
A Spanish order of knighthood, instituted in 1218 by James I of Aragon, for the deliverance of Christian captives amongst the Moors. Within the first six years, as many as 400 captives were rescued by these knights.
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “Onr Lady of Mercy” mean?
A Spanish order of knighthood, instituted in 1218 by James I of Aragon, for the deliverance of Christian captives amongst the Moors. Within the first six years, as many as 400 captives were rescued by these knights.
Is “Onr Lady of Mercy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.