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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The queen she was a glad woman, And said, Lord, gramercy: I dare undertake for them, That true men shall they be.
From The Book of Brave Old Ballads by Gilbert, John, Sir
Sir," said Sir Tristram, "I give thee gramercy for thy advice.
From The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Pyle, Howard
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
That saw the King with the Hundred Knights, and ran unto Sir Kay and smote him down, and took his horse, and gave him King Lot, whereof he said gramercy.
From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 1 by Malory, Thomas, Sir
Lady," quoth Sir Tristram, "I give you gramercy for your courtesy.
From The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Pyle, Howard
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