[ˈʃʊd.st]

Definitions

1. verb

used in the second person singular of the present tense of the verb ‘should’, expressing a command, counsel, or advice

“Thou shouldst be more careful in thy endeavors.”

2. verb

used in the second person singular of the past tense of the verb ‘should’, expressing a command, counsel, or advice

“Thou didst not shouldst have gone there; it was a bad idea.”

3. verb

used in the second person singular of the past tense of the verb ‘should’, expressing a conditional or hypothetical situation

“If thou shouldst ever meet the king, be sure to bow down.”

4. adverb

used to express obligation or duty

“He shouldst have been there on time, but he was delayed.”

5. interjection

used to express strong emotions or commands

“Shouldst thou ever see this man again, tell him I’m coming for him.”