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lack⋅a⋅day

[lak-uh-dey]
–interjection Archaic.
(used as an expression of regret, sorrow, dismay, or disapproval.)

Origin:
1685–95; alter. of alack the day
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lack·a·day   (lāk'ə-dā')   
interj.   Archaic
Used to express regret or disapproval.

[Alteration of alack the day.]
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