Examples of ay in a Sentence
ay me, we are doomed to listen to that noise all night!
Word History
Etymology
Middle French aymi ay me
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of ay was
in the 14th century
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“Ay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ay. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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