yesternight
Americannoun
adverb
Etymology
Origin of yesternight
before 900; Middle English; Old English gystran niht. See yester-, night
Example Sentences
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I learnt it yesternight for thy special delectation.
From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
"But then, can it be, you told him truly, yesternight, monsieur?"
From First Person Paramount by Pratt, Ambrose
"Word came yesternight that we had to repair to Hampton to join the army that the King leads across the Channel."
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
She slept in the porch yesternight, and I sent her away this morning betimes. priest.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
Didst mark her demeanour towards them yesternight, Tim?
From The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR by Leighton, Robert
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