thanking

English

Verb

thanking

  1. present participle of thank

Noun

thanking (plural thankings)

  1. The act by which thanks are given; thanks.
    • 1484, William Caxton, The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, Book 3, “The Lyon & the pastour or herdman,”
      And therfore this is notary and trewe that al maner of folke ought to rendre and gyue thankynges grace and mercye to theyre good doers
    • c. 1604, William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, Act V, Scene 1,
      Many and hearty thankings to you both.
    • 1928, Hugh Walpole, Wintersmoon, Chapter 7,
      Bridesmaids and their dresses, thankings for wedding presents, best man, going-away clothes […] I’ve been engaged in such things for weeks.
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