Definitions

1. verb

a second-person singular past tense of ‘will’ or ‘would’, used to express a request, permission, or instruction.

“Thou shalt not lie, and thou wouldest not be deceived.”

2. verb

a second-person singular past tense of ‘will’ or ‘would’, used to express a wish or hope.

“I wish I could have seen that movie, but thou wouldest not take me.”

3. verb

a second-person singular past tense of ‘will’ or ‘would’, used to express a doubt or uncertainty.

“I wonder if I should go to that party, but thou wouldest not know.”

4. verb

a second-person singular past tense of ‘will’ or ‘would’, used to express a suggestion or advice.

“You should be more careful, thou wouldest not want to get hurt.”

5. verb

a second-person singular past tense of ‘will’ or ‘would’, used to express a polite request or invitation.

“Would you like to have dinner with me? Thou wouldest not have to pay.”

6. adverb

used to express a polite or formal request, permission, or instruction.

“Please, thou wouldest not go there alone.”

7. interjection

used to express a polite or formal surprise, interest, or concern.

“Oh, thou wouldest not believe what happened to me!”