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thanks·giv·ing

   [thangks-giv-ing]
noun
1.
the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God.
2.
an expression of thanks, especially to God.
3.
a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness.
4.
a day set apart for giving thanks to God.
5.
(initial capital letter) Thanksgiving Day.
Origin:
1525–35; thank + -s3 + giving

Related forms
pre-Thanks·giv·ing, adjective
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thanksgiving (ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ, US θæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ)
 
—n
1.  the act of giving thanks
2.  a.  an expression of thanks to God
 b.  a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours

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thanksgiving
1530s, "the giving of thanks," from thanks (n.) + giving. The noun thanks is attested from mid-14c., from the verb thank. In the specific sense of "public celebration acknowledging divine favors" thanksgiving dates from 1632 (the first one in America was held October 1621
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by Plymouth Colony Pilgrims in appreciation of assistance from members of the Massasoit tribe and celebration of the first harvest); though Thanksgiving Day itself is not attested until 1674.
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