Merci etymology

French

French word merci comes from Latin merx (Goods. Merchandise, commodity.)

Etymology of merci

Detailed word origin of merci

Dictionary entry Language Definition
merx Latin (lat) Goods. Merchandise, commodity.
merces Latin (lat) Bribe. Pay, wages, reward. Rent.
merci Old French (fro) Mercy; clemency.
mercy Middle French (frm) Mercy (relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another).
merci French (fr) (interjection) thank you Mercy, grace.