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What does gi mean in shakespearean language?

"Gi" is not a word used in Shakespearean English. It's a common contraction of "give" used in modern English, but it wasn't used in Shakespeare's time.

Shakespeare would have used the full word "give" in his writing.

Here are some examples of how Shakespeare would have used "give" in his plays:

* "Give me a kiss." (Instead of "Gi' me a kiss.")

* "Give her the letter." (Instead of "Gi' her the letter.")

* "Give us this day our daily bread." (Instead of "Gi' us this day our daily bread.")

If you come across "gi" in a Shakespearean text, it's likely a modern interpretation or a mistake.

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