Hiligaynon Dictionary
Hiligaynon
The neap-tide, lowest tide.
Scarce, rare, uncommon, seldom seen, seldom met with, hard to get; to be or become scarce, etc. Ayá-ay-or-nagaayá-ay ang ísdà sa karón nga túig. This year fish is scarce. (see íwat, hínà).
Scarcity, dearth, lack, want, need. (see ayá-ay).
Full or highest tide, spring-tide. (see ayá-ay-neap-tide).