Meaning of the word "mayday"

**hoang21anh** · 07-Jan-2008, 15:27

Does "mayday" also mean "first aid"?

**louhevly** · 07-Jan-2008, 15:34

Originally Posted by hoang21anh

Does "mayday" also mean "first aid"?

No. It's only used as a distress call or call for help.

**beascarpetta** · 07-Jan-2008, 15:56

Originally Posted by hoang21anh

Does "mayday" also mean "first aid"?

AFAIK mayday is an anglicized version of the French m'aidez (help me) or m'aider (to render help to me).

hope this helps.

**Flyingbird** · 07-Jan-2008, 17:36

"Mayday" is a call for emergency help. Extreme emergency with need of immediate help is indicated by this single word.

**hoang21anh** · 08-Jan-2008, 12:19

Thanks a lot! I see it now!

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