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thou'rt en · X

Pronunciation

• /ðaʊɹt/ (General-American)
• /ðɑːt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ðaʊət/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, archaic, contraction) Contraction of thou art.
   alt of thou art
   • No; thou’rt a fool, I'll swear, if e’re thou grant; Much of my veneration thou must want, When once thy kindness puts my ignorance out; For a learn’d Age is always least devout. 17th century, Abraham Cowley, Against Fruition:
   • "I tell thee, old jackass, thou'rt jealous. 1938, Walter Claremartin, Golden Hour of Guchee:

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