Douglas Koller wrote:
> From: Andreas Johansson <andjo@...>
[snip]
>
>>But doesn't 'aye' replace 'yes' also in simple the simple affirmative function
>>in certain dialects?
>
> For procedural voting:
>
> All in favor: "Aye!"
> All opposed: "Nay!"
>
> The "aye's" have it.
>
> I don't associate this usage to dialect (antiquated therefore formalized).
Maybe not the USA - but on this side of the Pond 'tis a different story.
Andreas is quite right, 'aye' does replace 'yes' in the simple
affirmative function in certain dialects.
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Mark J. Reed wrote:
> Yup, "aye" is still around as a substitute for "yes" in all its
> meanings in some dialects, including stereotypical Scottish English
Not sure about all varieties of Scots - but certainly it's widely used
up there north of the border. But there are also several places south of
the border down here in little old England where 'aye' is still commonly
used.
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