Ye'd

contraction, slang

contraction, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Contraction
  1. 1
    Contraction of ye + had. abbreviation, alt-of, archaic, contraction, informal

    "Isn't that my baby you're carryin', and wasn't I the best lover ye'd ever met?"

  2. 2
    Contraction of ye + would. abbreviation, alt-of, archaic, contraction, informal

    "“Ye'd beat me?” She was suddenly breathless. “Really, Bertie? Ye'd beat me?”"

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"Isn't that my baby you're carryin', and wasn't I the best lover ye'd ever met?"

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