A

A

AH ɑː
Pronoun

I.

Etymology & History

Scots dialect pronunciation of "I." The vowel shift from "I" to "A" is characteristic of broad Scots speech, particularly in Central Scotland. Has roots in Middle Scots.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1500s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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