| 释义 |
ˈthanksgive, v. rare.
[Back-formation from thanksgiving.]
trans. and intr. To give thanks (for).
a1638Mede Diatribe (1642) 55 Irenæus also affirmeth, That our Saviour, by the institution of the Eucharist had confirmed oblations in the New Testament. Namely, to thanksgive or blesse a thing in way to a sacred use, he took to be an offering of it unto God. 1908Hardy Dynasts III. 353 You almost charm my long philosophy Out of my strong-built thought, and bear me back To when I thanksgave thus. 1938O. Nash I'm a Stranger here Myself 227 And each Thanksgiving I Thanksgive. |