ey
What is another word for ey? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An old English word for "egg," now obsolete outside dialect or historical use.
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Etymology
From Old English ǣg ("egg"), the native English ancestor of "egg" — the word was eventually replaced by the Old Norse-derived "egg" around the 16th century.
Full origin of ey →Frequently asked questions
What does “ey” mean?
The word “ey” means an old English word for "egg," now obsolete outside dialect or historical use. In plain terms, an archaic word for egg, or (in a completely different modern use) a gender-neutral pronoun.
How do you pronounce “ey”?
“Ey” is pronounced ay (/eɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ey” in a sentence?
Here is “ey” used in a sentence: “Old recipes sometimes call for an "ey" where modern English would say "egg.".”
What part of speech is “ey”?
Depending on how it is used, “ey” can be a noun and a pronoun.
Where does the word “ey” come from?
The word “ey” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Old English. From Old English ǣg ("egg"), the native English ancestor of "egg" — the word was eventually replaced by the Old Norse-derived "egg" around the 16th century.
Is “ey” a common word?
“Ey” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ey” have?
“Ey” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old English word for "egg," now obsolete outside dialect or historical use.
