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I'm not saying that ain't is correct- it isn't. But the meaning is in no way unclear- I understand perfectly well what it means and the use of the word is an indicator of class, region and upbringing as opposed to a lack of understanding on the part of the speaker.
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It may be said with rough accuracy that there are three stages in the life of a strong people. First, it is a small power, and fights small powers. Then it is a great power, and fights great powers. Then it is a great power, and fights small powers, but pretends that they are great powers, in order to rekindle the ashes of its ancient emotion and vanity.-- G.K. Chesterton
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