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Whatever Happened to "Thou"?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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I Vow Thee, I Voy Thee

In the fifteenth century, thou was reserved for those of low status. And inside the home, thou reversed its role and had a sense of intimacy. A wife might refer to her husband as you in public to show formality. But at home, when they're more intimate, she might refer to him as thou.

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