thanking

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)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”

   “Many and hearty thankings to you both.”

   “Bridesmaids and their dresses, thankings for wedding presents, best man, going-away clothes […] I’ve been engaged in such things for weeks.”