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What is ye in old English?

"Ye" in Old English is actually "þē" (pronounced "thē"). It's the accusative and dative case of the second person singular pronoun "þū" (pronounced "thū"). This means it's used when the pronoun is the direct or indirect object of a verb or preposition.

Here are some examples:

* "þē sēo" (thee see) - "I see you"

* "ic ġife þē ġift" (I give thee gift) - "I give you a gift"

* "hē cōm tō þē" (he came to thee) - "He came to you"

It's important to note that "ye" in modern English is a plural form of "you," while "þē" in Old English is singular. The meaning shifted over time.

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