Alternative Spelling guide
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Sound
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contraction
Contraction of would + not + have.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Written form of a reduction of would not have.
