Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shalt

verb
/ʃælt/
Definition
An archaic form of ‘shall’ used in the second person.
Examples
  • Thou shalt not steal.
  • In the scriptures, it is often written, ‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor.’
Meaning
It indicates a future action or intention, typically used to express a command or strong suggestion.
Synonyms
  • shall
  • would