But one cannot cite evidence of misuse in high places as proof that that misuse is correct.

Oh, plutarch. Say it ain't so.

Main Entry: ain't
Pronunciation: 'Ant
Etymology: contraction of are not
Date: 1778
1 : am not : are not : is not
2 : have not : has not
3 : do not : does not : did not


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