thy

American  

[thahy] / ðaɪ /

pronoun

1. the possessive case of thou (used as an attributive adjective before a noun beginning with a consonant sound).

   thy table.

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thy British  

/ ðaɪ /

determiner

1. archaic (usually preceding a consonant) belonging to or associated in some way with you (thou) Compare thine

   thy goodness and mercy

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Etymology

Origin of thy

1125–75; Middle English; variant of thine

Compare meaning

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• thy vs. thine

Example Sentences

I didn’t have the nerve to suggest he preach on the theme of “love thy neighbor,” but some members of his congregation, like Orville Payne, could stand to hear it.

From Literature

Not even the creature’s eloquence moves Victor to self-reflection: “O Frankenstein, be not equitable to every other, and trample upon me alone, to whom thy justice, and even thy clemency and affection, is most due.”

From The Wall Street Journal

I then couldn’t help but recall Shakespeare: “Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet prince. And angels sing thee to thy rest.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He offered words of wisdom for Thanksgiving: “Always do thy duty, which is best, leave unto the Lord the rest.”

From Los Angeles Times

While it reads similarly to past statements on loving thy neighbor and concern about keeping families together, the first point this time notably focused on “obeying the law.”

From Los Angeles Times