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What does dwelleth mean old English?

"Dwelleth" is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb "dwellan" in Old English.

It means "to live" or "to reside."

Here are some examples of how it's used:

* "He dwelleth in a fair castle." (He lives in a beautiful castle.)

* "The dragon dwelleth in a cave." (The dragon lives in a cave.)

* "She dwelleth in the forest." (She lives in the forest.)

While "dwelleth" is a bit archaic in modern English, it is still sometimes used in literary contexts or when trying to evoke a sense of old-fashioned speech.

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