gramercy
9.9
An old word for thank you seen in books or stories
- noun
- /ˈɡræmərsi/
- Archaic
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gramercy
- After receiving help from his friends, he exclaimed, 'Gramercy for your kindness!'
Examples
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She wrote a letter to her mentor, signing off with a heartfelt, 'Gramercy for all your support.'
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In old novels, characters often say 'Gramercy!' to show their appreciation.
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Also, we have something going on with the gramercy park hotel.
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I cannot believe that you have a room at the gramercy.
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"16 reasons we'd love to stay at the gramercy."
Synonyms
thanks
vsgramercy
∞
1.0
Words you say or write to show you are grateful
is a specific archaic literary expression rather than a general category
thank you
vsgramercy
∞
1.0
Words said to show you feel grateful
is a form used in archaic or literary English rather than everyday modern speech
9.9
A friendly old word people say to show they are grateful
is the archaic literary expression of gratitude rather than modern speech
Surface Forms
gramercy singular
gramercies plural
Etymology
Gramercy comes from Old French grand and merci, meaning 'great' and 'thanks', so it originally meant a 'big thanks'. That is why gramercy can be used as a noun for an old or literary way to say 'thanks'.