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Etymology edit

Cognate with Thai ไอ (ai), Lao ໄອ (ʼai), Shan ဢၢႆ (ʼǎai), Tai Nüa ᥟᥣᥭ (ʼaay), Ahom 𑜒𑜩 (ʼay).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

ᦀᦻ (˙ʼaay)

  1. air; gas; vapour; steam
  2. smell; odor

References edit

  • Hanna, William J. (2019) “Query for ᦀᦻ”, in Dai Lue - English Dictionary (in Chinese), SIL International