allus

Definitions

Pronunciation spelling of always, representing Northern British, Cornish and Southern US English.

alt-of, not-comparable, pronunciation-spelling

Examples

“[Porky Pine:] Readin' black type⟳ on black paper allus give⟳ him the pig-eye.”

“Overheard in Cornwall: 'Oh, ess, diden' ee know⟳ I gived up keepin' ducks? They wus allus comin' 'ome lost'.”

“"I allus wanted my chaps to read⟳ and spell⟳ and figure⟳," Mother said. "Allus put⟳ a lot of store by that. Another rusty cut⟳ and they'll close⟳ the school shore. As long as we keep⟳ living here, Flat Creek School is their only chance earthy."”

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