thanksgiver

English

Etymology

From thanks +‎ giver.

Noun

thanksgiver (plural thanksgivers)

1. One who gives thanks, or acknowledges kindness.
   • a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number). The Duty of Thanksgiving”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:

     the devout thanksgiver , David , continually declaring the great price he set on the divine favors

Related terms

• thanksgiving

 

References

• “thanksgiver”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.