Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Diex aie. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Diex aie, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Diex aie in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Diex aie you have here. The definition of the word
Diex aie will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Diex aie, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Old French
Pronunciation
Interjection
Diex aie
- (Norman) "God be with us."
- (Norman) The battle cry of the Dukes of Normandy, and the Normans at the Battle of Hastings.
Usage notes
More recently, it was used by the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry during the First World War, and on the Normandy Commemorative Medal of 1994. Motto of Fleet Air Arm N° 812 Squadron WWII
References
Normandy Commemorative Medal 1994 - shows the phrase imprinted on the medal.