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Aye vs Waye - What's the difference?

aye | waye |

As nouns the difference between aye and waye

is that aye is broadness of fabric while waye is .

aye

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) aye, ai, agg, from (etyl) ei, ey, from (etyl) ).

Adverb

(-)
  • (archaic) ever, always
    • Quotations
    * (English Citations of "aye")
    References

    Etymology 2

    Probably from use of aye as expression of agreement, or from (etyl) .

    Alternative forms

    * ay

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • yes; yea; a word expressing assent, or an affirmative answer to a question.
    • Usage notes
    It is much used in , North Wales, (viva voce) voting in legislative bodies, etc., or in nautical contexts.
    Synonyms
    * yes * yea
    Antonyms
    * nay * no
    References
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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An affirmative vote; one who votes in the affirmative.
    • "To call for the ayes''' and nays;" "The '''ayes have it."
    Synonyms
    * yes

    Anagrams

    * yea English three-letter words Scottish English ----

    waye

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • * 1667': I may assert Eternal Providence, / And justifie the '''wayes of God to men. — John Milton, ''Paradise Lost , Book 1, ll. 25-6
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