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The word mayday was created by Frederick Mockford in 1923. He was a senior radio officer in London and he was told to create a easy word for distress calls. Thinking of the French phrase "venez m'aider", which means "come help me", he proposed the word mayday.
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What doas the word mayday means?
The word mayday means somethings coming .Its like an obstacle
How did the distress call mayday originate?
It was originally the French phrase "M'aidez!" which is pronounced the same and means "Help me!"
Is Mayday one word or two?
It is one word. It's origin is unknown, but it is suspected to be a corruption of the French phrase "M'aidez!" ("May-Deh! - Help Me!"). It is the verbal announcement that classically goes with the sending of "S.O.S. - "Mayday, Mayday!
What word is used in a radio signal as a distress call?
Mayday
What is a six letter word with the fifth letter a?
mayday? sounds about right there
What is the song called that goes mayday mayday?
mayday by the icarus account
Need a word that means signaling trouble or danger?
SOS Mayday AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
What does the word mayday mean in medical terms?
that the person being helped is in danger.
Where does the word thank you originate?
Where does Thank you originate?
Does the word bolshy originate from the bolsheviks?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
explain the origin and metting of the word MAYDAY?
french: kenz m'dider - come help me
6 letter word for a request for help?
clue, hint, idea
