I mayn't have much head, master, but I’ve head enough to remember those that use me ill.
Source: wiktionary
Mayn't
//ˈmeɪnt//
Synonyms for "mayn't"
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Translations
3 translations across 3 languages.
Māori
1 entries- kei kore verb (contraction of "may not", might not)
Polish
1 entries- nie można verb (contraction of "may not", might not)
Spanish
1 entries- no poder verb (contraction of "may not", might not)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
"Now, father," said Nancy, "is there any call for you to go home to tea? Mayn't you just as well stay with us?--such a beautiful evening as it's likely to be."
Source: wiktionary
"Yes, we went to school in the sea, though you mayn't believe it—"
Source: wiktionary
You mayn't hardly believe it, but at the present moment I am absolutely without a farthing.
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