shan't

[ shant, shahnt ]

1. contraction of shall not.

shan't

/ ʃɑːnt /

contraction of

1. shall not

Usage Note

See contraction.

Example Sentences

I shall be so afraid that the roof will tumble in, or somebody come down the chimney to catch me, that I shant sleep a wink.

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No, dont look at me; but David, I can say this—when you come back—some day, when its all over—I shant have changed.

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We shant see him again; I am sorry for that, for he is a smart fellow; its a pity that he went too far.

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We must gain ground first, and with these chains on our feet, we shant go far.

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Its a scheme I shant tell you about till its all worked out and over with, but I think its going to work all right.

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