archaic objective case of thou

1
a
used especially in ecclesiastical or literary language and by Friends especially among themselves in contexts where the objective case form would be expected
b
used by Friends especially among themselves in contexts where the subjective case form would be expected
2

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of thee was before the 12th century

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“Thee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thee. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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thee

pronoun

objective case of thou

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