have got

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

There are several corrupt or vulgar forms of speaking which have arisen from a desire to distinguish between different uses of the same word. Thus the verb to have is used in the sense of to hold, to possess (Sp. tener), and also as an auxiliary (Sp. haber). In order to distinguish the former use from the latter, many persons, both in England and America, are accustomed to use the expressions 'I've got,' 'he's got,' &c., instead of simply I have, he has, &c.

Then forcing thee, by fire he made thee bright;

Nay, thou hast got the face of man.--Herbert.

I have got a good mind to go to the play.--Pegge's Glossary.

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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.