det
Uncommon
thine
thyn
Thine (det) means Archaic form of "your", used before a vowel sound. Example: “Thine eyes have seen the glory.”
det
1
Archaic form of "your", used before a vowel sound.
"Thine eyes have seen the glory."
pron
1
Archaic form of "yours".
"This land is thine, not mine."
How to use thine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned way of saying "your" or "yours", still seen in classic literature, prayers, and poetry.
When to use it
Archaic — only used today for deliberate old-fashioned or poetic effect (Shakespeare, the King James Bible, wedding vows).
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Etymology
From Old English þīn, the old second-person possessive — the ancestor of "your" and "yours".
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What does “thine” mean?
The word “thine” means archaic form of "your", used before a vowel sound. In plain terms, an old-fashioned way of saying "your" or "yours", still seen in classic literature, prayers, and poetry.
How do you pronounce “thine”?
“Thine” is pronounced thyn (/ðaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “thine” in a sentence?
Here is “thine” used in a sentence: “Thine eyes have seen the glory.”
What part of speech is “thine”?
Depending on how it is used, “thine” can be a det and a pronoun.
Where does the word “thine” come from?
The word “thine” comes from Old English. From Old English þīn, the old second-person possessive — the ancestor of "your" and "yours".
Is “thine” a common word?
“Thine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “thine” have?
“Thine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: archaic form of "your", used before a vowel sound.
