pronunciation - How do you spell "Aye Yai Yai" - English Language ...
Jan 31, 2012 · Aye aye aye makes the most sense. The /j/ only seems to move due to the way it’s run together. The /j/ only seems to move due to the way it’s run together. You don’t normally …
Why 'aye aye sir' instead of 'yes sir' in naval response?
Oct 21, 2014 · "Aye" or "aye, aye" means you may not agree with the order but it will be carried out immediately because you trust your captain with your life. A "Yes, Sir" response means …
Derivation of a slang greeting in Yorkshire: "Aye up serry"
Jul 26, 2019 · 'Serry' is, or at least was in the 50s and 60s, common in Derbyshire as well. The interesting thing is that many of us could make perfect sense of Shakespearean and Biblical …
history - What is the factual basis for "pirate speech"? (Did pirates ...
Oct 27, 2011 · A few answers here give good sources for various words that are commonly used when 'talking like a pirate'. It may surprise some of you to learn though, that the 'accent' that …
Evolution of Aye Yah? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 31, 2020 · How did "aye yah" get its start in our language? For example, "Waste not, want not — aye yah." Did it originate in the northeast or southern …
Source of Maine's "Ayuh"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
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meaning - Can "sir" be used to address female officers? - English ...
Aug 7, 2013 · The U.S. Army Field Manual FM 7-21.13 Section 4.18 states:. 4-18. A soldier addressing a higher ranking officer uses the word sir or ma’am in the same manner as a polite …
Difference yea/nay and yes/no - four-form system [duplicate]
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Is there a formal spelling for the English letter names?
Feb 24, 2020 · The English alphabet has a common pronunciation. For example, the letter b is pronounced like the word bee, the letter c like the word see, and the letter i like the word aye. …
"I like watching" vs "I like to watch" What's the difference?
Aug 17, 2019 · It's been a long time since I actually spent much time watching either live football (soccer), or football on TV, so I won't post an 'answer'.