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Falstaff in Henry IV Part II Act V Scene 1 says this:
"You must excuse me, Master Robert Shallow."
It's the same as the contemporary phrase, but it is included in a full sentence.
You can substitute "pardon" for "excuse" if you like, as you can in our contemporary idiom. The Elizabethans were more particular about the use of these words than we are: "excuse me" means that I would like to be excused, or allowed to leave or not be a part of what is about to happen; "pardon me" means I would like to be pardoned, or forgiven for doing something I shouldn't have.
Thus:
"Please stay and tell us about your trip to Africa." "Excuse me, I'm in a hurry; I have a dentist's appointment."
"You are standing on my foot." "Pardon me, I didn't see it there."
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How do you say taste in Elizabethan English?
Elizabethan English word for taste is the same as modern English. It hasn't changed.
How do you say while in Elizabethan English?
whilst
How do you say these in Elizabethan English?
"These" in Elizabethan English is exactly the same as it is in all other forms of Modern English: "these" e.g. "Where are these lads? Where are these hearts?" (Midsummer Night's Dream)
How do you say ears in Elizabethan English?
Ears. As in "Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears." Elizabethan English is modern English--most words are the same now as they were then.
How do you say idiot in Elizabethan English?
Elizabethan English is still English, and "idiot" in English is "idiot". It is ridiculous to think that Shakespeare wrote in a foreign language. Examples of "idiot" in Shakespeare include "Tis a tale told by an idiot" (Macbeth) and "the portrait of a blinking idiot" (Merchant of Venice)
How do you say taste in Elizabethan English?
Elizabethan English word for taste is the same as modern English. It hasn't changed.
How do you say while in Elizabethan English?
whilst
How do you say these in Elizabethan English?
"These" in Elizabethan English is exactly the same as it is in all other forms of Modern English: "these" e.g. "Where are these lads? Where are these hearts?" (Midsummer Night's Dream)
How do you say ears in Elizabethan English?
Ears. As in "Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears." Elizabethan English is modern English--most words are the same now as they were then.
Translate from Elizabethan to Modern English?
Elizabethan English is Modern English, just an early form of it.
How do you say happy birthday in Elizabethan English?
In Elizabethan English, if someone were inclined to say "happy birthday", it would probably be said "happy birthday". People didn't celebrate birthdays much in those days, so there are no examples that leap to mind.
How do you say Y perdon por mi ingles malo in English?
and please excuse my bad English
How do you say homework in Elizabethan English?
In Elizabethan English, homework would be referred to as "taskwork" or "lesson work".
How do you say idiot in Elizabethan English?
Elizabethan English is still English, and "idiot" in English is "idiot". It is ridiculous to think that Shakespeare wrote in a foreign language. Examples of "idiot" in Shakespeare include "Tis a tale told by an idiot" (Macbeth) and "the portrait of a blinking idiot" (Merchant of Venice)
How do you say hello in Elizabethan English?
In Elizabethan English, one might say "God ye good morrow" to greet someone.
How do you say class in Elizabethan English?
"Class" can mean a number of different things. How you would say it depends on which meaning you wish to use. The word "class" itself does not appear to have been used for any purpose in Elizabethan writings.
Do french people say excuse your English when they curse?
No. They just tend to say "excusez-moi" or apologise in a similar way.
