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wouldn't

\ˈwu̇-d^ənt, -d^ən, dial also ˈwu̇-t^ən(t) or ˌwu̇nt\

Definition of WOULDN'T

: would not

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First Known Use of WOULDN'T

1675

WOULDN'T Defined for Kids

wouldn't

\ˈwu̇-d^ənt\

Definition of WOULDN'T for Kids

: would not

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