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Etymology · Middle English

amen

2 English words descend from Middle English amen, most common first.

aimThe pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
amenAt the end of a religious prayer: so be it.