Thy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈðaɪ̯/ · Part of speech determiner
Quick meaning: Thy is a determiner meaning (archaic, Early Modern, dialectal, literary) Possessive form of thou: that which belongs to thee; which belongs to you (singular).
Meaning
(archaic, Early Modern, dialectal, literary) Possessive form of thou: that which belongs to thee; which belongs to you (singular).
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Only used in for thy, for-thy, which is an alternative form of forthy (“because, therefore”).
Example Sentences
For thy it bring: us nearer to the Godhead is nonsense, Daya, if not blasphemy.
For-thy it round and hollow shaped was, Like to the world itselfe, and seem'd aworld of glass.
Wallace knew well the Englishmen would flee, For thy he thrusted in the thickest to be, Hewing full fast on whomsoever he fought, Against his dint fine steel availed nought.
Synonyms for thy
Depending on context, synonyms include thine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include take, this, ton, tone, tonne, tonnes.
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