Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bist
verb
/bɪst/
Definition
You are (familiar).
Examples
- “Thou bist my friend, and I shall help thee.”
- “Verily, thou bist the most gracious host.”
Meaning
The word ‘bist’ is an old form of the verb ‘to be’ used in some dialects of English and in early forms of the language, indicating a familiar or informal address to someone.
Synonyms
- are
- be (informal)
- thou art
