ay

I

or aye II

[[t]eɪ[/t]] adv. archaic

ever; always

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Etymology: 1150–1200; ME ei, ai < Scand; cf. ON ei, c. OE ā ever II

ay

[[t]eɪ[/t]] interj. archaic

(used to express regret or sorrow.)

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Etymology: 1300–50