Does English use the word thou in situations nowadays? For example, to humiliate an opponent by being overly familiar?
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The Only thing I can think of is if a suitor were being extremely formal in a proposal of marriage: Wouldst thou do me the honor….
It might also be used in a light teasing manner, pretending to be formal. For instance, asking someone to dance. Pretty much all personal instances I can think of using thou have been teasing or joking. Example, shouting ‘Thou hast brought dishonor upon this family!’ at your brother for spilling the orange juice.
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