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What is the modern word for gavest?

The word "gavest" is the past tense second-person singular form of the verb "give".

It's an archaic form not commonly used in modern English. The modern equivalent would be "gave".

Here's an example:

* Archaic: Thou gavest me a gift.

* Modern: You gave me a gift.

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