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wouldest
WOOH-duhst
verb
second person singular past tense for the word "will"
1889William MorrisThe Roots of the Mountains'Sweet kinswoman,' said he, 'tell me what it is that thou wouldest have of me.' And he was ill-at-ease as he waited for her answer.1896William MorrisOld French RomancesThen the Maiden, the daughter of the Emperor, took oath of her according to the paynim law; and thereafter she told her what the letter said; and the damsel answered her: 'Lady, and what wouldest thou do?'1898Mary E. BamfordOut of the TriangleIf the men of this ship were not so drunk, thou wouldest have little time to talk!

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