thee
UK: ðiː | US: ðiː
pron. archaic or dialectal form of "you" (objective case, singular)
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"Thee" originates from Old English þē, the accusative/dative singular form of the pronoun þū (thou). It was used as the object form of "thou" in Middle and Early Modern English (e.g., "I give thee this"). Over time, "thee" faded as English shifted to using "you" for both subject and object cases. Its spelling and pronunciation remained stable, reflecting its Germanic roots (compare German dich).
"I beseech thee, grant me this favor."
"With this ring, I thee wed."
"Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?" (Shakespeare)
"Thee is used in Quaker speech as a mark of equality."
"Hark! The herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King!" (Note: "thee" implied in archaic hymns).