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yea

[ yey ]

adverb

  1. yes (used in affirmation or assent).
  2. indeed:

    Yea, and he did come.

  3. not only this but even:

    a good, yea, a noble man.



noun

  1. an affirmation; an affirmative reply or vote.
  2. a person who votes in the affirmative.

yea

/ jeɪ /

sentence substitute

  1. See aye
    a less common word for aye 1


adverb

  1. archaic.
    sentence modifier indeed; truly

    yea, though my enemies spurn me, I shall prevail

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Word History and Origins

Origin of yea1

before 900; Middle English ye, ya, Old English gēa; cognate with Dutch, German, Old Norse, Gothic ja

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Word History and Origins

Origin of yea1

Old English gēa; related to Old Frisian jē, Old Saxon, Old Norse, Old High German jā, Gothic jai

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Example Sentences

Yea, OK, so Pompeii has movies with Jon Snow, songs, and millions of visitors—but is it under water?!

Hume, clearly stumbling, finally said, “Yea, I agree with you.”

“Yea, sure, why not I guess,” said the man, who asked that his name not be used.

Given the large number of Democrats who'll vote yes, it will need only about one in 10 Republicans to vote yea.

The farm bill was defeated in part because they got fewer yea votes out of Democrats than they were hoping for.

My soul hath desired thee in the night: yea, and with my spirit within me in the morning early I will watch to thee.

His duties as Pipe-master, Hennemann discharged with great fidelity; yea, even with genuine fanatical zeal.

He attempts to pray and make supplication—yea, even he endeavours to perform the service.

Yea, the exercise concerning things both civil and religious, in such a case, is enjoined.

Yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.

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