Bauy

Bauy

BAY beɪ
Noun

Boy.

Etymology & History

Exeter pronunciation of boy. The diphthong represents local accent. Also spelled bay or bey. Shows the distinctive vowel sounds of Exeter speech.

Word Details

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Region
Exeter
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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