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dey wid

modal auxiliary phrasetime

indicates something would exist

signals that something would exist or take place (equivalent to 'there would be'/'there would').

Example in use

Gi da shoal comes in, dey wid be plenty o' herrin

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/DAY-wid/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: they would

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