thy

American

[thahy] / ðaɪ /

pronoun

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

thy table.

thy British

/ ðaɪ /

determiner

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

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thy vs. thine

Example Sentences

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In an unusual holding statement, Airbus said it had reached agreement "in principle" on a significant THY order.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

THY last month announced a 10-year strategic plan and growth targets that include a goal of handling 170 million passengers by 2033, compared to over 85 million in 2023.

From Reuters • May 11, 2023

THY has ambitious plans to attract more traffic to its Istanbul hub, competing with European and Gulf rivals.

From Reuters • May 11, 2023

Taped at the bottom were two clues: THY BEAUTIFUL.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

It must not be omitted, that one of the elder quarto's reads, "Thou dost stone THY heart:" which I suspect to be genuine.

From Preface to Shakespeare by Johnson, Samuel

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