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methinks

verb

«methinks» 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

It seems to me; I think. tree →

Then and now

No longer normal; today we say "I think" or "it seems to me". "Methinks" is old, and now used mostly in jokes or old-style writing.

Examples

"Ay," said Tom, "methinks he might be master with you. (More English Fairy Tales) tree →
Today, methinks, is a most delicious day for a poet. (Andersen's Fairy Tales) tree →
And so, methinks, the Priest may whistle for his money!" (Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore) tree →

Note

Today: I think; it seems to me.

On Mova

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