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a I§ nf first letter of the alphabet; the vowel or letter "a" II§ interj = ah III§ conj 1 or (exclusive), either, whether 2 (before a verb phrase, signals a yes/no question) • a _ apo _ whether _ or _ • ai i hurdhës [Colloq Euph] Satan, the Devil • A je, si je? (Reg Gheg) So how are you? (a greeting) • ai i lumit [Euph] the Devil, Satan • Ai mulli s'e bluan dot atë misër. "That mill cannot grind that corn at all." {}'s day is over. {} is over the hill. {} has run out of gas. • në ah të vdekjes in the throes of death • ai i rripave [Euph] the devil • Ai stan atë bulmet ka. "That herdsman's camp has that dairy product." What would you expect from people at a place like that?! • a thua se _ just as if _ * â· vi (Reg Gheg) = ë'njt· aba' nf (Old) thin felt (usually white or gray)