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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"By my head," saith Lancelot, "That will I not, and gramercy for having put off the day for love of me."
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Sebastian Evans
"In very sooth, sweet my lord, gramercy and by your gracious leave—not so," sighed Sir Jocelyn.
From Beltane the Smith by Jeffery Farnol
Good fellows, I give you gramercy for your fair regard.
From The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle
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 Howard Pyle
Gramercy, Robin; gramercy, little wag, Prince Richard, pray let Huntington Carry my sister Fauconbridge this ring.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
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