Definition of q

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Q () the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet, has but one sound (that of k), and is always followed by u, the two letters together being sounded like kw, except in some words in which the u is silent. See Guide to Pronunciation, / 249. Q is not found in Anglo-Saxon, cw being used instead of qu; as in cwic, quick; cwen, queen. The name (k/) is from the French ku, which is from the Latin name of the same letter; its form is from the Latin, which derived it, through a Greek alphabet, from th

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Squad :: Squacco (n.) A heron (Ardea comata) found in Asia, Northern Africa, and Southern Europe..
Worldliness :: Worldliness (n.) The quality of being worldly; a predominant passion for obtaining the good things of this life; covetousness; addictedness to gain and temporal enjoyments; worldly-mindedness.
Vulgarness :: Vulgarness (n.) The quality of being vulgar.
Glycide :: Glycide (n.) A colorless liquid, obtained from certain derivatives of glycerin, and regarded as a partially dehydrated glycerin; -- called also glycidic alcohol..
Ampleness :: Ampleness (n.) The state or quality of being ample; largeness; fullness; completeness.
Jerquing :: Jerquing (n.) The searching of a ship for unentered goods.
Varisse :: Varisse (n.) An imperfection on the inside of the hind leg in horses, different from a curb, but at the same height, and frequently injuring the sale of the animal by growing to an unsightly size..
Eloquently :: Eloquently (adv.) In an eloquent manner.
Nepa :: Nepa (n.) A genus of aquatic hemipterus insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion.
Conscientiousness :: Conscientiousness (n.) The quality of being conscientious; a scrupulous regard to the dictates of conscience.
Vein :: Vein (n.) Peculiar temper or temperament; tendency or turn of mind; a particular disposition or cast of genius; humor; strain; quality; also, manner of speech or action; as, a rich vein of humor; a satirical vein..
Tridecane :: Tridecane (n.) A hydrocarbon, C13H28, of the methane series, which is a probable ingredient both of crude petroleum and of kerosene, and is produced artificially as a light colorless liquid..
Rixation :: Rixation (n.) A brawl or quarrel.
Plane :: Plane (a.) An ideal surface, conceived as coinciding with, or containing, some designated astronomical line, circle, or other curve; as, the plane of an orbit; the plane of the ecliptic, or of the equator..
Amiableness :: Amiableness (n.) The quality of being amiable; amiability.
Calcareousness :: Calcareousness (n.) Quality of being calcareous.
Sally :: Sally (v.) A flight of fancy, liveliness, wit, or the like; a flashing forth of a quick and active mind..
Appellativeness :: Appellativeness (n.) The quality of being appellative.
Demurrer :: Demurrer (n.) A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further..
Fluentness :: Fluentness (n.) The quality of being fluent.
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