Definition of "thanking" in English

verb

1. present participle and gerund of thank

noun

1. The act by which thanks are given; thanks.

   • 1484, William Caxton, The Subtyl Historyes and Fables of Esope, Book 3, “The Lyon & the pastour or herdman,” And therfore this is notary and trewe that al maner of folke ought to rendre and gyue thankynges grace and mercye to theyre good doers