thanksgiver

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Etymology[edit]

thanks +‎ giver

Noun[edit]

thanksgiver (plural thanksgivers)

  1. One who gives thanks, or acknowledges kindness.
    • a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number). The Duty of Thanksgiving”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. [], volumes (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, [], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:
      the devout thanksgiver , David , continually declaring the great price he set on the divine favors

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