hain't
Americancontraction
Etymology
Origin of hain't
1830–40, originally contraction of have not, has not (with loss of consonant and compensatory lengthening of a ); influenced in use by ain't
Example Sentences
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Another brewery, Haint Blue, had sprouted up within walking distance of Serda, developed a reputation for exquisitely crafted specialty beers, then abruptly closed in late 2019.
From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2021
Haint thet a wonderful thing fer ter do?
From 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands by Taylor, H. Weston
Haint bin eatin' nothin' that disagreed with you, have you?
From Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures by McElroy, John
Jest as soon as Ardelia stopped rehearsin' the verses, Miss Tutt sez agin to me: "Haint that a most remarkable poem?"
From Samantha at Saratoga by Holley, Marietta
"Haint no surgeons in this country," said Mr. Marrs; "what few scattering doctors there is don't follow carving."
From Mothering on Perilous by Furman, Lucy S.
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