WAST IN ARREARS Meaning and
Definition
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"Wast in arrears" is an archaic expression that combines two phrases, "wast" and "in arrears." "Wast," an older form of the word "was," refers to the past tense of the verb "to be" in the second person singular. It denotes an action or a state that occurred or took place in the past.
The phrase "in arrears" means being behind in the payment of a debt or an obligation that is due. When a person or an entity is "in arrears," they have not fulfilled their financial responsibilities promptly, often leading to a delayed payment or debt accumulation. This phrase is commonly used in a financial context, such as rental payments, loan repayments, or any form of money owed.
Combining these two phrases, "wast in arrears" implies that an individual or organization, represented by the second person singular pronoun "thou," had previously not fulfilled their financial obligations or debt payments when they were due. The use of "wast" suggests that this event occurred in the past.
However, it is important to note that this phrase is considered outdated and is rarely used in modern English. It belongs to an older form of the language, primarily found in literature or historical texts.
Common Misspellings for WAST IN ARREARS
- was in arrears
- qast in arrears
- aast in arrears
- sast in arrears
- east in arrears
- 3ast in arrears
- 2ast in arrears
- wzst in arrears
- wsst in arrears
- wwst in arrears
- wqst in arrears
- waat in arrears
- wazt in arrears
- waxt in arrears
- wadt in arrears
- waet in arrears
- wawt in arrears
- wasr in arrears
- wasf in arrears
- wasg in arrears
