thou

[ðaʊ]

thou Definition

archaic second person singular pronoun, used when addressing one person.

Using thou: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thou" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Thou art my beloved son.

• Example

  How canst thou be so cruel?

• Example

  What wilt thou have me to do?

Origins of thou

from Old English 'thū'

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Summary: thou in Brief

The word 'thou' [ðaʊ] is an archaic second person singular pronoun used when addressing one person. It is not commonly used in modern English but can be found in literature and historical documents.