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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Thank \Thank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Thanked; p. pr. & vb. n. Thanking.] [AS. [thorn]ancian. See Thank, n.] To express gratitude to (anyone) for a favor; to make acknowledgments to (anyone) for kindness bestowed; -- used also ironically for blame. [1913 Webster] "Graunt mercy, lord, that thank I you," quod she. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] I thank thee for thine honest care. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Weigh the danger with the doubtful bliss, And thank yourself if aught should fall amiss. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]