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Definition of 'thank'English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) . Compare Dutch dank, German Dank.
Noun
( en-noun)
(obsolete) An expression of appreciation; a thought.
* Bible, Luke vi. 33
- If ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
* Milton
- What great thank , then, if any man, reputed wise and constant, will neither do, nor permit others under his charge to do, that which he approves not, especially in matter of sin?
Etymology 2
From (etyl) . Compare Dutch and German danken.
Verb
( en-verb)
To express gratitude or appreciation to someone.
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* 1900 , , (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) Chapter 23
- The Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman and the Lion now thanked the Good Witch earnestly for her kindness; and Dorothy exclaimed:
* |chapter=4
|title= Mr. Pratt's Patients
|passage=I told him about everything I could think of; and what I couldn't think of he did. He asked about six questions during my yarn, but every question had a point to it. At the end he bowed and thanked me once more. As a thanker he was main-truck high; I never see anybody so polite.}}
Credit or hold something responsible.
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|title=( The Celebrity)|chapter=5
|passage=But Miss Thorn relieved the situation by laughing aloud,
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