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It's common to use "thou"? Do you have an example where I can use this word?
It's common to use "thou"? Do you have an example where I can use this word?
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Thou is an older way of saying "you" that isn't used often anymore. Example:
"Thou is unfaithful"
Not to be confused with "tho" which is a slang term for "though" and is commonly used when texting. Example:
"We're best friends tho"
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