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View synonyms for aye
aye
[ ahy ]
noun
- an affirmative vote or voter, especially in British Parliament, corresponding to yea in U.S. Congress.
aye
1/ əɪ /
adverb
- always; still
aye
2/ aɪ /
sentence substitute
- yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice
- aye aye
- an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen
- 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 History and Origins
Origin of aye1
First recorded in 1570–80; earlier spelling I, of uncertain origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aye1
Old Norse ei ever; Old English ā; compare Latin aevum an age, Greek aion aeon, aiei ever, always
Origin of aye2
C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent
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