Canst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kænst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Canst is a verb meaning (archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of can.
Meaning
(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of can.
Example Sentences
Canst thou show me the way?
Man must begin, know this, where Nature ends; Nature and man can never be fast friends. Fool, if thou canst not pass her, rest her slave!
Word Forms
- can'st
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include couldst, couldest, could, canso, canna, wouldst.
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