How Do You Spell WAST SERVILE?

Pronunciation: [wɒst sˈɜːva͡ɪl] (IPA)

The spelling of the phrase "wast servile" is reflective of the Middle English pronunciation that was commonly used during the medieval period. In IPA phonetic transcription, the pronunciation is /wɑst ˈsɜːrvaɪl/, with the "wast" pronounced with a long "a" sound and an aspirated "w", and "servile" being pronounced with a long "e" sound and a stress on the second syllable. This archaic spelling highlights the changes in language over time and highlights the rich history that language holds.

Common Misspellings for WAST SERVILE

• qast servile
• aast servile
• sast servile
• east servile
• 3ast servile
• 2ast servile
• wzst servile
• wsst servile
• wwst servile
• wqst servile
• waat servile
• wazt servile
• waxt servile
• wadt servile
• waet servile
• wawt servile
• wasr servile
• wasf servile
• wasg servile

Etymology of WAST SERVILE

The phrase "wast servile" is a contraction of the Old English words "wǣs" (meaning "was") and "þū" (meaning "you"), combined with the Middle English word "servile" (meaning "servant-like" or "slave-like"). "þū" evolved into "thou" in later Middle English, which was the informal second person singular pronoun.

The term "wast servile" was commonly used in Middle English as a mark of respect when addressing someone of higher social status. It was a way of expressing politeness and humility in speech. The phrase itself can be translated to mean "you were servant-like" or "you acted like a servant".