Brewer's: Lady of Mercy

(Our). An order of knighthood in Spain, 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.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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