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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"In very sooth, sweet my lord, gramercy and by your gracious leave—not so," sighed Sir Jocelyn.
From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery
Farewell, gammer; thanks and gramercy for your goods!
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 by Motteux, Peter Anthony
Brand, do you hoodwink him in his 'kerchief and give him safe conduct to beyond the ford, and so set Master Hangman Grimglum-grief on his road—" "Sir Fool," cried Ranulph, "God den t'ye and gramercy.
From The Geste of Duke Jocelyn by Farnol, Jeffery
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
Sir," said Sir Tristram, "I give thee gramercy for thy advice.
From The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Pyle, Howard
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