MayDay is a distress signal used in the military etc . Where did it originate or get its name?

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2007-03-08 00:15:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

Mayday comes from the French phrase "M'Aidez", which means "help me". It's pronounced the same as "mayday".

2007-03-08 00:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dmitri N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It comes from the French term used to say "Help Me"- M'aidez. It is pronounced in that way in English.

2007-03-08 00:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by calvin o 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

IT ORIGINALLY WAS cqd.. COME QUICKLY DIASTER...

2007-03-08 00:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by J D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋