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English word origin

Etymology of dass

Compare dare, darest, dast.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To dare.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Compare dare, darest, dast.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
contraction

Contraction of that is.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Pronunciation spelling of that's

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