"a'n't" meaning in English

See a'n't in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Contraction

IPA: /ænt/
Head templates: {{head|en|contraction|head=}} a'n't, {{en-cont}} a'n't
  1. Alternative spelling of ain’t, originating as a contraction of am not Tags: alt-of, alternative, contraction Alternative form of: ain’t, originating as a contraction of am not
    Sense id: en-a'n't-en-contraction-xdN1hwk9

Download JSON data for a'n't meaning in English (0.7kB)

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