A'

adj, adv, prep

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of a (“all”) alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of a (“all”) alt-of, alternative, not-comparable
Preposition
  1. 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."

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"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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