gramercy

[ gruh-mur-see ]

interjection

1. Archaic. (used as an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden strong feeling.)

noun

1. Obsolete. thanks.

gramercy

/ ɡrəˈmɜːsɪ /

interjection

1. many thanks
2. an expression of surprise, wonder, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of gramercy¹

1300–50; Middle English gramerci, grantmerci < Old French grand merci great thanks. See grand, mercy

Word History and Origins

Origin of gramercy¹

C13: from Old French grand merci great thanks

Example Sentences

Whether it’s Gramercy Park greenery or Midtown skyscrapers as a backdrop, Lawson uses color, pattern and texture to ensure Elsbeth always stands out: “I always want to pop my Elsbeth.”

From Los Angeles Times

Because Avlon also owns a duplex apartment in Gramercy Park, LaLota has repeatedly attacked him as a carpetbagger.

From Slate

Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe program began moving into the 58-bedroom building on South Gramercy Place.

From Los Angeles Times

The second half of the play, set 3½ years later in 1991, moves the action to Isaac’s Gramercy Park apartment, where the patriarch, in exile since Aaron’s successful takeover, is still trying to regain the upper hand despite the steep decline in his physical and cognitive health.

From Los Angeles Times

The shooting occurred just before noon on May 2, at the Yang family’s second-story apartment in the 400 block of South Gramercy Place.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• gratitude
• recognition