Classification Notes

5. Avast Contraction of two French words, 'Haud Vast', meaning to 'hold fast'. In other words, hang on and stop what you're doing. 6. Aye Aye The present meaning of the expression "AYE, AYE" which originally was "Yes, Yes" is from Old English, which was "I understand, and I will do it." It is based on the Latin word, 'Aio', meaning 'yes'. Page ... ................
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