Lack-a-day

“Lack-a-day, no, Sir!” answered Mrs Belfield, to the infinite relief of Cecilia, who instantly concluded this question referred to herself.

Cecilia 2008

The country people listened with attention, and when I ceased, I heard them whisper together in tones of commiseration, ‘Lack-a-day, poor soul! so pretty a man to be beside his wits!’

Redgauntlet 2008

'Lack-a-day!' said Sir Hugh, 'those young folks can never walk a horse but full gallop!'

Camilla 2008

Lack-a-day, what strange creatures are men! gentlemen, I should say, rather!

Pamela 2006

Lack-a-day! this world is full of puzzles, or rather it is this life.

In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"Nay, I'd fain tell you, but -- Lack-a-day, I'm all in a tumblement!"

The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"Lack-a-day, what an acknowledgment from a man!" cries Aunt _Joyce_.

Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"Lack-a-day, I would I had!" responded silly Kate; "but ouches and such be not for the likes of me."

The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century Emily Sarah Holt 1864

"Lack-a-day, Mistress _Joyce_, I'll neither make nor meddle with her!" cries _Austin_.

Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall Emily Sarah Holt 1864

Lack-a-day, but I thank all the saints on my bended knees I'm not your wife!

All's Well Alice's Victory Emily Sarah Holt 1864