Thanksgive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Thanksgive is a verb meaning (obsolete, rare) To give or dedicate as a token of thanks.
Meaning
(obsolete, rare) To give or dedicate as a token of thanks.
Example Sentences
As he took down book after book, and as I remarked on his rich collection, he shewed me Thomas Hearne's solemn prayer of thanksgiving for having "unexpectedly met with three old MSS. yesterday." But Southey evidently thanksgives for more than his old books; he is so happy in his family, so cheerful, benevolent, and kind-hearted [...]
SPIRIT OF THE YEARS: Something of difference animates your quiring, O half-convinced Compassionates and fond, From chords consistent with our spectacle! You almost charm my long philosophy Out of my strong-built thought, and bear me back To when I thanksgave thus.... Ay, start not, Shades; In the Foregone I knew what dreaming was, And could let raptures rule! But not so now. Yea, I psalmed thus and thus.... But not so now.
Word Forms
- thanksgives
- thanksgiving
- thanksgave
- thanksgiven
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bethank, thank, remember, give, gift, begift.
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