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Where does “gramercy” come from?

gramercy (English) comes from Middle English gramerci, from Old French grant merci — great thanks.

gramercy (English): Thanks; many thanks; an expression of gratitude;...

Definitions

  1. Thanks; many thanks; an expression of gratitude;...

Ancestry of “gramercy”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Middle Englishgramerci—
2Old Frenchgrant mercigreat thanks
Every word from Old French grant merci →