aye

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.1.1 Pronunciation 1.1.2 Adverb 1.1.2.1 Quotations 1.2 Etymology 2 1.2.1 Pronunciation 1.2.2 Alternative spellings 1.2.3 Interjection 1.2.3.1 Usage notes 1.2.3.2 Synonyms 1.2.3.3 Antonyms 1.2.3.4 Translations 1.2.3.5 References 1.2.4 Noun 1.2.4.1 Synonyms 1.2.4.2 Translations 1.3 Anagrams 2 Scots 2.1 Adverb 2.1.1 Interjection

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology 1

From Old Norse ei, ey, cognate with Old English ā.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /aɪ/
  • Rhymes: -aɪ
  • Homophones: ay, eye, I
• IPA: /eɪ/
  • Rhymes: -eɪ

[edit] Adverb

aye (not comparable)

1. ever, always

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Etymology 2

Probably from use of aye as expression of agreement.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /aɪ/
  • Rhymes: -aɪ
• Homophones: ay, eye, I

[edit] Alternative spellings

• ay

[edit] Interjection

aye

1. yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.

[edit] Usage notes

It is much used in northern dialects of English (such as Geordie), Scottish English, viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc., or in nautical contexts.

[edit] Synonyms

• yes
• yea

[edit] Antonyms

• nay
• no

[edit] Translations

[edit] References

• The New Geordie Dictionary, Frank Graham, 1987, ISBN 0946928118
• Newcastle 1970s, Scott Dobson and Dick Irwin, [1]
• A Dictionary of North East Dialect, Bill Griffiths, 2005, Northumbria University Press, ISBN 1904794165

[edit] Noun

aye (plural ayes)

1. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.

   "To call for the ayes and nays;" "The ayes have it."

[edit] Synonyms

• yes

[edit] Translations

[edit] Anagrams

• yea

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[edit] Scots

[edit] Adverb

aye (not comparable)

1. used to show agreement or acceptance; yes

[edit] Interjection

aye!

1. yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question