The spelling of the word "hadst transaction" is unique, and it may be difficult to decipher for those unfamiliar with Middle English. The word "hadst" is pronounced as /hædst/, with the "h" representing a voiceless glottal fricative and the "a" pronounced as a short vowel. Meanwhile, the word "transaction" is pronounced as /trænsækʃən/, with the stress on the second syllable and the "c" pronounced as a voiceless palato-alveolar affricate. The word "hadst transaction" refers to a transaction that occurred in the past.