aye
[ ahy ]
/ aɪ /
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adverb
yes.
noun
an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.
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Origin of aye
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
/ (aɪ) /
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yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice
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
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Word Origin for aye
C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent
British Dictionary definitions for aye (2 of 2)
aye2
/ (əɪ) /
adverb
Scot always; still
Word Origin for aye
Old Norse ei ever; Old English ā; compare Latin aevum an age, Greek aion aeon, aiei ever, always
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