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Webster 1913 Edition


Eigh

Eigh

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int
erj.
An exclamation expressing delight.

Webster 1828 Edition


Eigh

EIGH

, exclam. An expression of sudden delight.

Definition 2024


eigh

eigh

English

Interjection

eigh

  1. Alternative form of eh
    • 1897, H. G. Wells, The Invisible Man (page 55)
      "Eigh?" said Kemp, with his mouth open. "Keep your nerve," said the Voice. "I'm an Invisible Man."
    • 1935, Paul Green, This Body the Earth
      "Eigh, eigh! he's killed me!" Mr. Utley shrieked. But none of the students made a move out of their seats.

Scottish Gaelic

Alternative forms

Noun

eigh f (genitive singular eighe, no plural)

  1. ice

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