I am not.
Am no
am NO
am noː
Phrase
Etymology & History
Scots contraction of "I am not," with "am" replacing "I'm" and "no" replacing "not." Standard construction in Scots dialect, reflecting the grammar patterns distinct from Standard English.
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Formality
informal
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