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how do ye do

how do ye do is the alternative form of how do you do.

Meaning of how do you do

Phrase

how do you do?

  1. (dated, formal) A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are how are you, pleased to meet you, and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).
    • ‘How do you do!’ said the Minister. ‘I’m very well, indeed! how’s yourself?’1911, ‘Steel Rudd’, The Book of Dan, Brisbane: University of Queensland Press, published 1970, page 37

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Words near how do ye do in the dictionary

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