Hastes

/ˈheɪsts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present of the verb 'haste' (archaic/dialectal): to move hastily or quickly.

Etymology

From Middle English 'hasten,' with 'haste' also used as a verb in older English. The '-s' suffix marks third person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

The verb 'haste' is archaic—modern English prefers 'hasten'—but you can find 'hastes' in Shakespeare and the King James Bible, showing how 'hasten' gradually replaced 'haste' as the standard verb form.

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