thir
Americanpronoun
Etymology
Origin of thir
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English (north); origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Obtaining thir support could prove crucial to the next coalition government.
From Reuters • Oct. 10, 2022
Kane tied it at 2 on a power play, ending his 13-game goal drought 2:21 into the thir with a deep-angle wrist shot.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2022
Anthony Davis added 25 points and 20 rebounds for the Pelicans, who won their third game in a row by giving the Raptors thir first home loss in eight games this season.
From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2018
Guess again - and take a look at the Pistons recent results. That's right, they've won seven of thir last 10 games under head coach Lawrence Frank.
From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2013
“On thir street, man. Who set the fires?”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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