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wouldst

/wʊldst/ vìrb · British
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What does wouldst mean?

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The second person singular of 'would', used in archaic or poetic language to express a conditional or hypothetical action. It is often used in Shakespearean English to express a polite or formal request.

Example

"Thou wouldst not deny me this boon, fair sir."

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