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thanking |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Thank \Thank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Thanked}; p. pr & vb n. {Thanking}.] [AS. [thorn]ancian. See {Thank}, n.] To express gratitude to anyone for a favor; to make acknowledgments to anyone for kindness bestowed; -- used also ironically for blame. ``Graunt mercy, lord, that thank I you,'' quod she --Chaucer. I thank thee for thine honest care --Shak. Weigh the danger with the doubtful bliss, And thank yourself if aught should fall amiss. --Dryden. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: thanking n : an acknowledgment of appreciation [syn: {thanks}]
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