The word "hadst rights" is an archaic phrase that means "you had rights" and is commonly found in Old English texts. The spelling of this word is interesting because it includes the archaic second-person singular verb form "hadst" (hædst) combined with the noun "rights." In IPA phonetic transcription, "hadst" is pronounced as /hædst/ and "rights" is pronounced as /raɪts/, resulting in the final, phonetic spelling of /hædst raɪts/. While no longer in common usage, "hadst rights" provides a glimpse into the language and culture of Old English.
The term "hadst rights" is not a common English phrase or word. It appears to be a combination of two separate words: "hadst" and "rights". In traditional English grammar, "hadst" is the second-person singular past tense of the verb "to have". It originates from Middle English, where "hadst" was used to indicate possession in the past tense. It is a combination of the auxiliary verb "have" and the suffix "-st", which signifies the second-person singular form.
On the other hand, "rights" is a noun that refers to entitlements or legal privileges. It comes from Old English "riht", which means "just" or "straight". Over time, "riht" evolved into "rights", signifying entitlements or justified claims.