This chart shows what some words that Shakespeare used mean in today's speech.

Shakespeare's speech	our speech today
Ye	You [informal]
Thou	You [formal]
Betwixt	Between
'Tis	It is
'Twas	It was
Ere	Before
Thy	Your
Art	Are
Ill	Bad, evil, wicked
Tickle-brain	A strong alcoholic drink
Prithee	short for"I pray thee"
Nephew	Grandson, or any male relative