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Is the poetic term 'wont' common?



 
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Is the poetic term 'wont' common? #1 (permalink) Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:16 am   Is the poetic term 'wont' common?
 

Well, I have not heard and seen the lexicon 'wont' as yet. Is it a common word?
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Is the poetic term 'wont' common? #2 (permalink) Thu Sep 17, 2009 10:59 am   Is the poetic term 'wont' common?
 

Not to be confused with 'won't', it is not uncommon, although as you suggest it's a bit poetic. It means 'accustomed (to)' or 'habit'.
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