History of Yay

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Definition

:"Used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, elation, or victory.

::[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/yay Dictionary.com]

Etymology

:Yes

::O.E. gise, gese "so be it!," probably from gea, ge "so" (see yea) + si "be it!," third pers. imperative of beon "to be" (see be). Originally stronger than simple yea. Used in Shakespeare mainly as an answer to negative questions. Yes-man is first recorded 1912, Amer.Eng. - [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=yes&searchmode=none www.etymonline.com]

:Yea

::O.E. gea (W.Saxon), ge (Anglian) "so, yes," an affirmative word in Gmc., cognate with Ger., Dan., Norw., Sw. ja. Spelling yeah first recorded 1905. - [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=yea&searchmode=none www.etymonline.com]

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Yay is an alternate spelling of the word Yea (orginally Gea).

Gaea (Gaia) is the Greek goddess personifying the Earth. In Sumerian, she is called Ki.

A Geas in Celtic mythology is a vow or obligation put upon a great hero. Typically,

the geas would offer great benefit if obeyed, and great tragedy if broken.

Yes -> Yea (Yay) -> Gea -> Geas <- Gaea (Gaia | Ki)

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