Chapter X

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From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

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From this reading 2.

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From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

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From this reading 4.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

later than; following

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

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From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

a hilly county in southwestern England

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

containing errors or alterations

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

plural of “dialect” — the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

one or the other of two

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

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From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

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From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

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From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

requiring attention or action

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

communication between individuals

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

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From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the local environment

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

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From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

in an indiscriminate manner

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

a mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

in or at that place or location

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

poorly articulated or enunciated, or drowned by noise

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

plural of “verb” — the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That the subjunctive form of verbs was not used after _if_; _and yif they goeth to the northe contray_.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.

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From this reading That _yif_ is used for _if_; a proof that _if_ is a verb, a contraction of _gif_ or _yif_ (for they were used promiscuously) the imperative of _gifan_, to give.[174] 3.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading That there were three principal dialects in the English; the _northern_, which was corrupted by the Scots and Picts, and from which the present Yorkshire language is derived; the _middle_, which came from Germany and retained its primitive purity, and is the true parent of modern English; and the _southern_, by which is meant, either the language of the southern parts which was corrupted by an intercourse with foreigners; or what is more probable, the language spoken in Devonshire, and on the borders of Cornwall, which was mixed with the old British, and is now almost unintelligible.