‘As-ta

‘As-ta

AZ-tah ˈaztə
Phrase

Have you.

Example Sentences

"'As-ta got a minute?"
"'As-ta seen me keys?"

Etymology & History

Yorkshire contraction of hast thou (have you). Preserves archaic second person singular. Standard Yorkshire dialect grammar.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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