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Old September 17, 2010, 09:48 AM
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Verbs ending with 'st (feed'st)

I'm trying to read some Shakespeare sonnets and I need to know which is the function of 'st at the end of a verb.

Feed'st thy light'st flame with self-substantial fuel
alimentas la llama, de tu luz con tu esencia,


It's like "you feed"?

Thanks.
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