a. 1591. H. Smith, Serm. (1637), 132. Moe have gone away speeders, then have gone away thankers.
1800. Coleridge, Wallenstein, IV. ii. 111. The devil take such thankers!
1844. Browning, Colombe’s Birthday, II. Stay, Sabyne; let me hasten to make sure Of one true thanker.
