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English word origin

Etymology of youz

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *izwiz Proto-West Germanic *iwwiz Old English ēow Middle English yow English you English -z English youz From you + -z.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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pron

Alternative spelling of yous.

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

Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *izwiz Proto-West Germanic *iwwiz Old English ēow Middle English yow English you English -z English youz From you + -z.

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