"ay me" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: From Middle French aymi. Etymology templates: {{der|en|frm|aymi}} Middle French aymi Head templates: {{en-interj}} ay me
  1. (now archaic) Expressing grief, sorrow etc. Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-ay_me-en-intj-KTJUStm1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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