1 C1 formal
To die as a result of something. (Archaic/dialectal; not in modern use)
"In the old chronicle, it was written that the knight did of a fever three days after the battle."
inseparable
do of
C1 formal inseparable transitive
Archaic or dialectal expression meaning to die of something. Not used in standard modern English.
In plain English
An old way of saying 'to die of' something.
What does "do of" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
This is an archaic expression found in older English texts. It is not used in modern standard English. Learners should use 'die of' instead. May appear in historical texts or dialect writing.
Words that pair with "do of"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
illness fever plague wounds
How to conjugate "do of"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
do of
I/you/we/they
3rd person
does of
he/she/it
Past simple
did of
yesterday
Past participle
done of
have + pp
-ing form
doing of
continuous
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die of perish from succumb to
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