Etymology

gramercy

gra·mer·cy
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Today it means: Used as an expression of gratitude: thanks; many thanks. Full definition →

Middle English gramerci ← Old French grant merci
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  1. Old French · derived fromgrant merci“great thanks”
  2. Middle English · inherited fromgramerci
  3. English todaygramercy

From Middle English gramerci, from Old French grant merci (“great thanks”). Still in use in south of France's Provençal language as 'gramerci'.

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