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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGramercy
/ˈɡræm.ər.si/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An archaic expression of gratitude, thanks, or surprise.
"Gramercy for your kind and timely assistance during our travels."
- 1
An expression of thanks.
"He offered a brief gramercy before accepting the gift."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from the Middle English phrase 'grant merci', borrowed from the Old French 'grand merci', meaning 'great thanks'. It entered the English lexicon during the Middle English period and has historically been used as an archaic expression of gratitude or surprise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gramercy" is said worldwide
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grand merci
Transliteration: ɡʁɑ̃ mɛʁ.si
"Grand merci pour votre aide précieuse."
vielen Dank
Transliteration: ˈfiːlən daŋk
"Vielen Dank für Ihre großartige Unterstützung."
mille grazie
Transliteration: ˈmil.le ˈɡrat.tsje
"Mille grazie per la vostra gentile accoglienza."
muchas gracias
Transliteration: ˈmu.tʃas ˈɡɾa.sjas
"Muchas gracias por todo su esfuerzo."
muito obrigado
Transliteration: ˈmwĩ.tu o.bɾiˈɡa.du
"Muito obrigado pela sua generosidade."
धन्यवाद
Transliteration: dhanyavaad
"आपकी सहायता के लिए बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद।"
多谢
Transliteration: duō xiè
"多谢您的慷慨帮助。"
대단히 감사합니다
Transliteration: daedanhi gamsahamnida
"친절하게 도와주셔서 대단히 감사합니다."
大いに感謝する
Transliteration: ōini kanshasuru
"ご親切に大いに感謝いたします。"
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