Where does “shouldest” come from?
Shouldest is the second person singular past tense of shall in English, derived from Old English sceolde, the past tense of sceal meaning to owe or be obligated.
shouldest (English): Alternative form of shouldst
Definitions
- Alternative form of shouldst
Ancestry of “shouldest”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | shouldst | second-person singular simple past form of shall |