What does "merci" mean?

An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.

What is a synonym for "merci"?

Common synonyms include: gramercy, thank you, thanks.

//mɛːˈsiː// intj, noun, slang

intj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
An extra card or set of cards that is allowed to play at the end of various card games.
"Few games are won without the merci. In the final deal a King above a card of the same suit automatically blocks the game, and the merci should be used to free such a card."

Intj

1
Thank you. colloquial
"Rebecca Rosen, merci for helping me to understand that connection between you and The Other Side, and making the character of Theresa come alive."

"I hardly speak French, but I can say things like "bonjour" and "merci"."

Borrowed from French merci (“thank you”). Doublet of mercy.

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