adv. prop. phrase. [A prep.1 + DAY = OE. on dæȝe.]
† 1. In or on the day (in opposition to the night); by day. Obs.
a. 1250. Owl & Nighting., 219. Thu singist a niȝt, and noȝt a dai.
1297. R. Glouc., 289. Seynt Edward þe vyfte ȝer of ys kynedom Aȝen eue aday aslawe was.
c. 1340. Alex. & Dindimus, 425. And us bi-dewen aday · þe dewen of heuene.
2. On each day; daily. (See A adj.2 4, and A prep.1 8.)
c. 1500. Partenay, 4252. Full moch haue I hurd spokyn of the aday.
1526. Tindale, Matt. xx. 2. He agreede with the labourers for a peny a daye. 1611 ibid. A peny a day.
1783. Robertson, Amer., I. 163. The scanty allowance of six ounces of bread a-day for each person.
1825. J. Neal, Bro. Jonathan, II. 217. You would have begun with nearly three hours a day.
