Are the "If you be my everything..." and "If I be wrong" structures correct? Thank you for the answers!
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'Correct' as in 'can be found in extremely large and probably dated books on grammar' or 'correct' as in 'people won't think you've swallowed an extremely large and probably dated book on grammar'? – Edwin Ashworth Mar 02 '15 at 12:16
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And another question (with its nominated duplicate). – Andrew Leach Mar 02 '15 at 12:19
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Generally correct, but archaic. Probably should only be used for the poetic effect, if at all. – Hot Licks Mar 02 '15 at 12:45
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What was current in the 18th century may today be understood only as pirate speech. – Robusto Mar 02 '15 at 13:23