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gramercy

gramercy

9.9
An old-fashioned way to say thank you
  • interjection
  • /ˈɡræmərsi/
  • Archaic
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  • He raised his hat and said gramercy as a sign of appreciation.

Examples

  • When she received the gift, she exclaimed, gramercy!

  • With a smile, she whispered gramercy to the stranger who helped her.

  • The knight bowed deeply and exclaimed gramercy for the king's kindness.

  • He said, gramercy for your kindness!

  • The knight bowed deeply and exclaimed gramercy for the king's kindness.

  • With a smile, she whispered gramercy to the stranger who helped her.

  • He raised his hat and said gramercy as a sign of appreciation.

Synonyms

thanks
vsgramercy
∞ 1.0

Words you say or write to show you are grateful

is a single old exclamation rather than a general set of expressions
thank you
vsgramercy
∞ 1.0

Words said to show you feel grateful

is older and more exclamatory rather than a calm polite phrase
thankee
vsgramercy
  • Archaic
9.9

A friendly old word people say to show they are grateful

is similarly old but used as a sudden exclamation of gratitude

Surface Forms

gramercy main

Etymology

Gramercy is an old exclamation that comes from Old French words grand and merci, which mean 'great' and 'thanks'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine someone shouting a 'big thanks', which is why gramercy was used as a strong 'thank you'.