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mought

[ mawt ]

South Midland and Southern U.S.
  1. a simple past tense of may 1.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mought1

First recorded in 1550–1600
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Example Sentences

"Theer's honest men as mought ha' loved her," said Joan, inwardly.

I've stayed round the old house many a neet, feared summat mought harm yo', an' yo' know yo' niwer gave me a good word, Meg.

I reckon, and a right peart 'un,—ye mought bet yer pile on thet.

"She mought and then again she moughtn't," returned Jo non-committally.

Well, Mastah, I's 'fraid ol' man Time mought hyeah you an' t'ink he done let me run too long.

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