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v

Main Entry:: ¹v
Pronunciation:: \ˈvē\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural v's or vs \ˈvēz\
Usage:: often capitalized often attributive
Date:: 14th century

1 a: the 22d letter of the English alphabet b: a graphic representation of this letter c: a speech counterpart of orthographic v2: five — see number table3: a graphic device for reproducing the letter v4: one designated v especially as the 22d in order or class5: something shaped like the letter V

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