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Thankful

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Gender Feminine
Usage English (Archaic)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈθæŋk.fəl/
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Meaning & History

From the English word thankful. This was one of the many virtue names used by the Puritans in the 17th century.

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informal   wholesome   delicate   strange   simple   comedic  

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civil rights, English adjectives, feelings, gratitude, virtue names, virtues, word names
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Entry updated October 11, 2012

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