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ay Definition


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aye1
ay
adverb
    1. chiefly dialect
      Yes.
noun
    1. A vote in favour of something, especially in the House of Commons.
    2. Someone who votes in favour of something. Opposite of nay. See also yea.
Etymology: 16c.





aye2
ay
adverb
    (Scots, N Eng)
    1. Always; still; continually.
      Example: Och, he's aye skiving aff
Etymology: 13c: from Norse ei ever.



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