Am no

Am no

am NO am noː
Phrase

I am not.

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.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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