Thesaurus: aye

Related headwords

Definitions

1. adv. Alt. of Ay
2. n. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To call for the ayes and noes;" "The ayes have it."
3. a. Alt. of Ay
4. Yes; yea; -- a word word/expressing">expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question. It is much used in viva voce voting in legislative bodies, etc. Note: This word is written I in the early editions of Shakespeare and other old writers. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To call for the ayes and noes;" "The ayes have it." Always; ever; continually; for an indefinite time. For his mercies aye endure. Milton. For aye, always; forever; eternally.
5. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "Tocall for the ayes and noes;" "The ayes have it."
6. u:97/n:3 adv. Alt. of Ay n. An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative; as, "To call for the ayes and noes;" "The ayes have it." a. Alt. of Ay