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- [oh-yes, oh-yez]
- /ˈoʊ yɛs, ˈoʊ yɛz/
- /əʊ.ˈjez/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-yes, oh-yez]
- /ˈoʊ yɛs, ˈoʊ yɛz/
Definitions of oyez word
- noun plural oyez a cry of “oyez.”. 1
- exclamation oyez a cry, usually uttered three times, by a public crier or court official for silence and attention before making a proclamation 0
- noun oyez such a cry 0
- interjection oyez hear ye; attention 0
- noun oyez a cry of “oyez” 0
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Origin of oyez
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Anglo-French, plural imperative of oyer; see oyer
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Parts of speech for Oyez
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oyez popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oyez usage trend in Literature
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