thanking

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. 1603–1604 (date written), William Shakespeare, “Measure for Measure”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, OCLC 606515358, [Act V, scene i]:

     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.