thanking
English
Verb
thanking
Noun
thanking (plural thankings)
- 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,”[1]
- 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,[2]
- Many and hearty thankings to you both.
- 1928, Hugh Walpole, Wintersmoon, Chapter 7,[3]
- Bridesmaids and their dresses, thankings for wedding presents, best man, going-away clothes […] I’ve been engaged in such things for weeks.
- 1484, William Caxton, The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, Book 3, “The Lyon & the pastour or herdman,”[1]