English

Etymology 1
From ON. ei, ey, cognate with Old English a|�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/aɪ/
*rhymes|aɪ
*Homophones: eye, I
IPA|/eɪ/
*rhymes|eɪ

Adverb
en-adv|-

1. ever, always

Etymology 2
Probably from use of aye as expression of agreement.

Pronunciation
IPA|/aɪ/
*rhymes|aɪ
Homophones: eye, I

Alternative spellings
ay

Interjection
en-intj

1. Yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used northern dialects of English (such as Geordie), Scottish English, viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc., or in nautical contexts.

Synonyms
yes

Antonyms
nay
no

Translations
trans-top|yes
German: jawohl
trans-mid
Russian: �� (jest�)
Spanish: sí
trans-bottom

References
R:New Geordie Dictionary 1987
R:Dobson & Irwin Newcastle 1970
R:Northeast Dialect 2005

Noun
en-noun

1. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To call for the ayes and nays;" "The ayes have it."

Synonyms
yes

Translations
trans-top|affirmative vote
trans-mid
Spanish: sí m
trans-bottom

Category:Scottish English

Scots

Adverb
sco-adv|-

1. Used to show agreement or acceptance; yes.

Interjection
sco-intj

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

af:aye
fr:aye
io:aye
id:aye
ku:aye
ru:aye
fi:aye
sv:aye
vi:aye
tr:aye

• 2007-06-22 21:58 - Williamsayers79 - another ref for Geordie

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