Gramercy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡræmərsi/

Definitions of gramercy

noun a medieval expression of gratitude or thanks

Example Sentences

A1 I said 'gramercy' to the waiter after he brought me my food.

A2 The knight bowed and said 'gramercy' to the king for the honor.

B1 The old man expressed his gratitude with a simple 'gramercy' to his caretaker.

B2 In medieval times, 'gramercy' was a common expression of thanks.

C1 The poet's use of 'gramercy' in his sonnets added an old-world charm to his writing.

C2 Etymologically, 'gramercy' is derived from the Old French phrase 'grand merci' meaning 'great thanks'.

Examples of gramercy in a Sentence

formal The nobleman expressed his gratitude with a simple 'gramercy' before departing.

informal I told my friend 'gramercy' for helping me move into my new apartment.

slang I was so surprised when my coworker said 'gramercy' instead of 'thanks.'

figurative The artist's masterpiece was a true 'gramercy' to the beauty of nature.

Grammatical Forms of gramercy

• past tense: gramercied
• plural: gramercies
• comparative: more gramercy
• superlative: most gramercy
• present tense: gramercies
• future tense: will gramercy
• perfect tense: have gramercied
• continuous tense: is gramercying
• singular: gramercy
• positive degree: gramercy
• infinitive: to gramercy
• gerund: gramercying
• participle: gramercied

Origin and Evolution of gramercy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gramercy' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'grant merci' meaning 'great thanks'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gramercy' evolved from a formal expression of gratitude to a more casual term used to express thanks or appreciation.