Thi

/θi/ pronoun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal form of 'you' in some English varieties, particularly Northern English.

Etymology

From Old English 'þū' (thou), related to the nominative second person singular pronoun. This form represents a shortened or dialectal variant that persisted in some regional varieties.

Kelly Says

This tiny word represents one of the most dramatic changes in English - the loss of the informal 'thou/thee' system that most other European languages still maintain. Yorkshire dialect still preserves forms like 'thi' where standard English uses 'your.'

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