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/ðiː/
archaic 'you'
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thee' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þē', where it was used as the objective case of 'thou'.
Historical Evolution
'þē' transformed into the Middle English word 'thee', and eventually became the modern English word 'thee'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'you' in the objective case, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Pronoun 1
an archaic or dialect form of 'you', used as the object of a verb or preposition.
I give thee this ring as a token of my love.
Synonyms
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