Although it rains, throw not away ur watering pot.

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Although it rains, throw not away ur watering pot.

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Is it correct to use "throw not away"?
Why isn't that, don't throw away, used?


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Re: Although it rains, throw not away ur watering pot.

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Not any more!

It is an archaism.
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