Gramercy
[grә'mә:si]
Definition
(interj.) A word formerly used to express thankfulness, with surprise; many thanks.
Edited by Annabel
Definition
interj. great thanks—an obsolete expression of obligation with surprise.
Checker: Lucy
Examples
- Gramercy for the gift, bold yeoman, said the Knight; and better help than thine and thy rangers would I never seek, were it at my utmost need. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Gramercy for the few drops of thy sprinkling, replied De Bracy; but this damsel hath wept enough to extinguish a beacon-light. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Gramercy for thy sack, said Wamba; but think'st thou it is lawful for me to aid you to transmew thyself from a holy hermit into a sinful forester? Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Gramercy for thy caution, said the Palmer, again smiling; I will use thy courtesy frankly, and it will go hard with me but I will requite it. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
Checker: Lucy