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the day

What does the day mean?

Today. The Geordie/Scots construction that mirrors 'the morra' (tomorrow) and 'the neet' (tonight). Older English used 'to-day' the same way — the North never stopped.

"Are ye workin' the day or what?"

Frequently asked questions

What does "the day" mean?
It's simply a way of saying "today."
How do you use "the day" in a sentence?
"What are you up to the day?"
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