Meaning

2 senses
  1. (archaic)Used as an expression of gratitude: thanks; many thanks.

  2. (archaic)Used as an exclamation expressing surprise or sudden strong feelings.

Origin

From Middle English gramerci, from Old French grant merci (“great thanks”). Still in use i

From Middle English gramerci, from Old French grant merci (“great thanks”). Still in use in south of France's Provençal language as 'gramerci'.

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