Yea
/jeɪ/noun
An affirmative response or expression of agreement.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'yea' was often used in legal contexts, signifying an oath or binding agreement, linking it to the weight of one's word in court.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*h₁eḱs
“to be, to exist, often linked to affirmations”
Old English
Old English
gēa
“an affirmation or agreement, used in legal and personal contexts”
Middle English
Middle English
ye
“used to express affirmation or agreement, often in formal settings”
Modern English
English
yea
“a word used to express agreement, retained from earlier forms”