gramercy
Americaninterjection
noun
interjection
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many thanks
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an expression of surprise, wonder, etc
Etymology
Origin of gramercy
1300–50; Middle English gramerci, grantmerci < Old French grand merci great thanks. See grand, mercy
Example Sentences
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I give you gramercy," said Sir Percival, "and I find that this is indeed a very gentle and kindly place whereunto I have come.
From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Pyle, Howard
"In very sooth, sweet my lord, gramercy and by your gracious leave—not so," sighed Sir Jocelyn.
From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery
Jhesu mercy, Jhesu gramercy, Jhesu for thy mercy, Jhesu as I trust to thy mercy, Jhesu as thow art fulle of mercy, Jhesu have mercy on me and alle mankynde redemyd with thy precyouse blode.
From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen
Thus did I escape frolic and lively, gramercy roastmeat and cookery.
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 2 by Motteux, Peter Anthony
Well, Sir Knight, I give you gramercy for your courtesy, and so we will gladly take up our inn with you until the time of the tournament.
From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Pyle, Howard
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