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Mayday

[ mey-dey ]

noun

  1. the international radiotelephone distress signal, used by ships and aircraft.


Mayday

/ ˈ³¾±ðɪˌ»å±ðɪ /

noun

  1. the international radiotelephone distress signal
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Mayday1

First recorded in 1925–30; from French (venez) m'aider “(come) help me,†contraction of m(e) “me†( me ( def ) ) aider “to help†( aid ( def ) )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of Mayday1

C20: phonetic spelling of French m'aidez help me
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About two minutes later, the pilot called in a Mayday and air traffic command gave permission for the plane to land from the opposite direction, the official said.

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It is understood he issued a Mayday call soon after take off and the Spitfire was seen turning just before it plunged toward the ground.

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It is understood he issued a Mayday call soon after take off and the spitfire was seen turning just before it plunged toward the ground.

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Mayday, known for their "positive rock music", are among the most successful Taiwanese acts in mainland China.

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Some Chinese social media users questioned why Mayday is being singled out when many performers, even those who appear on state television, are believed to lip sync.

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