New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- In its simplest form, Gramercy is an interjection used to express gratitude.

If you were transported to a 14th-century marketplace, you would hear it as frequently as "thank you" today.

However, the word has a second, more nuanced layer: it was often used to express surprise or sudden wonder. Think of it as the "Wow!" of the medieval world, but with a courteous edge.

When someone uses Gramercy today, they aren't just saying they are thankful; they are acknowledging a favour that was unexpected or particularly generous. It implies a "great mercy" shown by the giver, elevating the exchange from a simple transaction to an act of grace.

Gramercy is a beautiful example of linguistic "portmanteau" via the Norman Conque...