could

(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:45:36

Could (k??d), imp. of Can. [OF. coude. The l was inserted by mistake, under the influence of should and would.]

Was, should be, or would be, able, capable, or susceptible. Used as an auxiliary, in the past tense or in the conditional present.

 

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