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thee

Pronunciation: /ðiː/
Definition of thee

pronoun

[second person singular]
  • archaic or dialect form of you, as the singular object of a verb or preposition.we beseech thee O lordCompare with thou1.

Origin:

Old English thē, accusative and dative case of thū 'thou'

The word thee is still used in some traditional dialects (e.g. in northern England) and among certain religious groups, but in standard English it is restricted to archaic contexts. For more details on thee and thou, see thou1 (usage).

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