Shannot

Quick meaning: Shannot is a verb meaning (obsolete or Northern England dialectal) Contraction of shall + not.

Meaning

(obsolete or Northern England dialectal) Contraction of shall + not.

Example Sentences

And thou, dread God of Love, try every Dart. / You shannot stir.

Beau. If e’re extremities did kill, we both / Shall die this very minute. Gra. You sha’not go.

‘Well, I’m baan to wrostle wi’ Him, an’ if He flings me aw shannot ax yo’ to pick me up, noather.’

“Shame or no shame,” said George, “she shall live.” ¶ “She shannot, she shannot!” screamed the old man.

Word Forms

• sha'not

Synonyms for shannot

Depending on context, synonyms include shan't.

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