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Mariott Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing
A poem
Notemygge to put in ale
Whether it be moist or stale,
Or for to lay in cofre."
This is Chacer's poem. I wonder what is cofre.
And does for here have a meaning? Or can it be deleted?
Thanks in advance!
Whether it be moist or stale,
Or for to lay in cofre."
This is Chacer's poem. I wonder what is cofre.
And does for here have a meaning? Or can it be deleted?
Thanks in advance!
Top answer
1. Methinks , cofre means "coffer" (a box for storing things). 2.
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- Methinks , cofre means "coffer" (a box for storing things).
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- In Middle English, the construction "for + to Infinitive" was used to indicate purpose.
- ( The Cambridge history of the English language, Volume 2 edited by Richard M.
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1. Methinks 
,cofre means "coffer" (a box for storing things).
2. In Middle English, the construction "for + to Inf
,cofre means "coffer" (a box for storing things).2. In Middle English, the construction "for + to Inf
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