shold

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A form of should — Used to issue an instruction (traditionally seen as carrying less force of authority than alternatives such as 'shall' or 'must').

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Meanings

verb
  1. obsoleteObsolete spelling of should.
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APA

shold. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shold

MLA

“shold.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shold. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shold,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shold.

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