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thine

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C2

/ðaɪn/

yours (archaic)

Etymology
Etymology Information

'thine' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þīn', where 'þīn' meant 'your' or 'yours'.

Historical Evolution

'þīn' changed from Old English to Middle English 'thine' and eventually became the modern English word 'thine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'your' or 'yours', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage, though it is now considered archaic.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Pronoun 1

archaic form of 'yours', used before a noun starting with a vowel sound.

This book is thine.

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Determiner 1

archaic form of 'your', used before a noun starting with a vowel sound.

Thine eyes are like stars.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39