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1. a, int.2 View full entry c1440
...Prefixed to a proper name as a war cry....
2. about, adv., prep.1, adj., and int. View full entry eOE
...In rotation or revolution; round in a circular course. Now rare except in fig. use with verbs....
3. absolutely, adv. and int. View full entry ?a1425
...To the fullest extent; in the highest degree; entirely, wholly, utterly. In later use freq. as simple intensifier....
4. Abyssinia, int. View full entry 1932
...‘I'll be seeing you!’ (said on parting)....
5. ach, int. View full entry 1481
...Expressing surprise, annoyed dismissal or disregard, irritation, regret, etc. Cf. ah, och...
6. † adad, int. View full entry 1664
...Expressing asseveration or emphasis....
7. † adod, int. View full entry 1676
...As an exclamation or mild oath: = egad Cf. adadagad...
8. adzooks, int. View full entry 1675
...Used as an oath to express asseveration, surprise, etc....
9. afternoon, n., adv., and int. View full entry c1330
...Originally: the part of the day between the midday meal and the evening meal. In later use: the part of the day from noon or lunchtime to evening. Cf. forenoon1...
10. † agad, int. View full entry 1672
...Expressive of strength of feeling, conviction, etc.; = egad...
11. ah, int. and n. View full entry a1225
...Expressing entreaty, appeal, or remonstrance; (formerly also) †used to gain attention....
12. aha, int. and n. View full entry a1400
...Expressing triumph, satisfaction, realization, discovery, or (now rarely) mockery or irony. Cf. ah34ha1b....
13. ahey, int. View full entry 1696
...An exclamation used to attract attention. Cf. ahoy, hey...
14. ahoy, int. and v. View full entry 1748
...A shout or exclamation used to hail, greet, or attract attention to someone or something, esp. from a distance (originally at sea). Also ahoy there! Cf. hoy...
15. aight, adj. and int. View full entry 1993
...= all right (in various senses)....
16. alack, int. View full entry 1447
...Used to express grief, condemnation, pity, regret, concern, or surprise....
17. all clear, int. and n. View full entry 1826
...orig. Naut. Used to indicate that there is no danger or obstruction, and that it is safe to proceed....
18. all hail, int. and n. View full entry a1425
...‘(I wish you) all health!’. Used as a salutation expressing an affectionate or respectful greeting or welcome to a person. Also used (freq. with to) with a thing as complement,...
19. all right, adv., adj., int., and n. View full entry a1413
...Used as an intensifier at the end of a sentence or clause: certainly, indeed....
20. all righty, int. and adv. View full entry 1877
...= all right (in various senses)....
