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doth

verb, form of do, third person

«doth» in the English dictionary: Early Modern English — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Early Modern English

Meaning

Does something, with "he" or "she" or "it" as the subject. tree →

Then and now

No longer used; today we say "does."

Examples

  • And wherefore doth the LORD bring us unto this land, to fall by the sword? (Torah NUM.14.3, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Under me doth lie Another much richer than I. (More English Fairy Tales) tree →
  • The Third Path is the Sanctifying Intelligence, and is the basis of foundation of Primordial Wisdom, which is called the Former of faith, and its roots, Amen; and it is the parent of Faith, from which virtues doth Faith emanate. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →

Note

Today: does.

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