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aye

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

yes.

noun

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

aye

/ ��ɪ /

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yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice
aye aye
1. an expression of compliance, esp used by seamen
2. an expression of amused surprise, esp at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc

noun

1. a person who votes in the affirmative
2. an affirmative vote

aye

/ əɪ /

adverb

always; still

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of aye¹

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

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of aye¹

C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent

Origin of aye²

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

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The camera pans to Cypress Hill, who whisper among themselves: “Aye man, did we order an orchestra?”

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That same impact is felt in "Hiss" with lines like "Aye, these h**s don't be mad at Megan/These h**s mad at Megan's Law," which increased awareness around laws protecting abused children.

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Leadbeater lingers on the government benches, near to one of the entrances to the 'aye' lobby, giving out final words of encouragement to wavering MPs.

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MPs filing through the 'aye' lobby know towards the end of the voting that they have won.

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Lucy Powell, Leader of the House of Commons, has to nudge Sarah Owen, one of the ‘aye’ tellers, to stand on the correct side to indicate that Leadbeater’s bill has passed.

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