contraction
didnae
DIHD-nee
contraction
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Scots dialect contraction meaning "did not."
"I didnae see him at the shops."
How to Use Didnae
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Scots equivalent of "didn’t."
When to use it
Regional dialect — Scots/Scottish English.
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Etymology
A blend of did + nae, the Scots word for "not."