GRATULATION

Etymology

Noun

gratulation (countable and uncountable, plural gratulations)

(now rare) A feeling of happiness and satisfaction; joy, especially at one's good fortune.

(archaic) The expression of pleasure at someone's else's success or luck; congratulation.

Source: Wiktionary

Grat"u*la"tion, n. Etym: [L. gratulatio.]

Definition: The act of gratulating or felicitating; congratulation. I shall turn my wishes into gratulations. South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition