aye

[ ahy ]
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adverb
  1. yes.

noun
  1. an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.

Origin of aye

1
First recorded in 1570–80; earlier spelling I, of uncertain origin

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British Dictionary definitions for aye (1 of 2)

aye1

ay

/ () /


sentence substitute
  1. yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice

  2. aye aye

    • an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen

    • British an expression of amused surprise, esp at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc

noun
    • a person who votes in the affirmative

    • an affirmative vote

Origin of aye

1
C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent

British Dictionary definitions for aye (2 of 2)

aye2

/ (əɪ) /


adverb
  1. Scot always; still

Origin of aye

2
Old Norse ei ever; Old English ā; compare Latin aevum an age, Greek aion aeon, aiei ever, always

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