Thank v. t. [imp. & p. p. Thanked p. pr. & vb. n. Thanking.] To express gratitude to (anyone) for a favor; to make acknowledgments to (anyone) for kindness bestowed; -- used also ironically for blame.
=\“Graunt mercy, lord, that thank I you,” quod she.\= --Chaucer.
I thank thee for thine honest care. --Shak.
Weigh the danger with the doubtful bliss,
And thank yourself if aught should fall amiss. --Dryden.
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