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Much Obliged

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What does Much Obliged mean?

interjection

  1. Thank you.
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adjective

  1. (dated) Grateful.

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“Why, I thought you would be pleased to have a bonfire. Are you not much obliged to me for making you one?”
Thomas HardyThe Return of the NativeProject Gutenberg ebook #122
“I am very much obliged to you, sir,” and was going to roll them up without seeming to think of their value.
George EliotMiddlemarchProject Gutenberg ebook #145
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“Papa is much obliged to you for his recommendation,” said St. Clare, laughing, as he turned on his heel and walked away.
Harriet Beecher StoweUncle Tom's CabinProject Gutenberg ebook #203
I am very much obliged to anybody who assists me, and I only want to be consulted as a mere form, sometimes.
Charles DickensDavid CopperfieldProject Gutenberg ebook #766
This is a trumpery affair to trouble you with, but you cannot tell how much obliged I should be for your advice.
Charles DarwinLife and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #2087