A'
adj, adv, prep
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Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative spelling of a (“all”) alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adverb
- 1 Alternative spelling of a (“all”) alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Preposition
- 1 Alternative form of a (“in”). alt-of, alternative, archaic
"SIL. What, a' God's name, could come into the heads Of this people to make them rebel? ERN. Why, religion; that came into their heads A' God's name. GER. But what a devil made the noblemen Rebel? they never mind religion."
Example
More examples"SIL. What, a' God's name, could come into the heads Of this people to make them rebel? ERN. Why, religion; that came into their heads A' God's name. GER. But what a devil made the noblemen Rebel? they never mind religion."
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