The phrase "wast told of" is an archaic form of "was told of." The word "wast" is the second-person singular past tense form of "be" in Middle English. It is pronounced /wɑːst/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The spelling "wast" was commonly used in Middle English, but it became obsolete in Modern English. Today, we use "were" as the second-person singular past tense form of "be," and the correct phrasing would be "were told of."
"Wast told of" is an archaic phrase that refers to the act of being informed or made aware of something in the past. The phrase consists of two components: "wast" and "told of."
The word "wast" is the second person singular form of the verb "to be" in the past tense, specifically in early English. It is an outdated form of "were" or "was" used when referring to the past actions or state of the second person. This form indicates that the subject being addressed had undergone or experienced a specific event or situation.
"Told of" is a verb phrase that means to be informed or notified about something. It conveys the act of conveying information, details, or news to someone. It can involve imparting facts, narratives, or explanations about a specific subject matter, ensuring that the recipient becomes acquainted with the knowledge being shared.
Combining these elements, "wast told of" describes a process in which a person, who is being directly addressed in the second person singular, has received information or been made aware of a specific matter in the past. The phrase implies that the person in question was previously informed about something and is likely knowledgeable about the subject matter being discussed.