The phrase "hadst it over" is an archaic way of saying "you had it over" in modern English. The word "hadst" is the second person singular past tense of the verb "have". In IPA transcription, it is pronounced as /hædst/ with a voiceless dental fricative at the beginning and a voiceless alveolar stop at the end. The word "it" is pronounced as /ɪt/ and "over" is pronounced as /ˈoʊvər/. While this phrase may not be commonly used in modern English, it can be helpful to understand its pronunciation for reading historical texts.
"Hadst it over" is an archaic phrase derived from Middle English and primarily used in older forms of English literature. It is a combination of the words "hadst," the second-person singular past tense of "have," and "it over," suggesting the act of surrendering or passing something to another person.
In literary context, "hadst it over" can refer to either giving up control or authority over something to someone else, or giving physical possession of an object to another individual. The phrase is most commonly found in works written prior to the 19th century, such as Shakespearean plays or epic poems.
The term carries certain connotations of submission, transfer of ownership, or acknowledging someone else's authority. It implies that the person addressed has been in prior possession or control of an object, idea, or power, but now agrees or is obliged to relinquish it to another party.
While "hadst it over" may not be a widely recognized or used phrase in modern language, understanding its meaning can enable readers to comprehend older literature accurately and appreciate the nuances of dialogue and narrative structure in historical texts.