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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Capability :: Capability (n.) The quality of being capable; capacity; capableness; esp. intellectual power or ability.
Quill :: Quill (v. t.) To wind on a quill, as thread or yarn..
Lebban :: Lebban (n.) Coagulated sour milk diluted with water; -- a common beverage among the Arabs. Also, a fermented liquor made of the same..
Isonomic :: Isonomic (a.) The same, or equal, in law or right; one in kind or origin; analogous; similar..
Titularity :: Titularity (n.) The quality or state of being titular.
Manequin :: Manequin (n.) An artist's model of wood or other material.
Quiz :: Quiz (n.) A riddle or obscure question; an enigma; a ridiculous hoax.
Wickedness :: Wickedness (n.) The quality or state of being wicked; departure from the rules of the divine or the moral law; evil disposition or practices; immorality; depravity; sinfulness.
Quickset :: Quickset (a.) Made of quickset.
Opaqueness :: Opaqueness (n.) The state or quality of being impervious to light; opacity.
Adequateness :: Adequateness (n.) The quality of being adequate; suitableness; sufficiency; adequacy.
R :: R () R, the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. It is sometimes called a semivowel, and a liquid. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 178, 179, and 250-254..
Meanness :: Meanness (n.) The condition, or quality, of being mean; want of excellence; poorness; lowness; baseness; sordidness; stinginess..
Pickle :: Pickle (v. t.) To give an antique appearance to; -- said of copies or imitations of paintings by the old masters.
Ambidextrousness :: Ambidextrousness (n.) The quality of being ambidextrous; ambidexterity.
Squint-eyed :: Squint-eyed (a.) Having eyes that quint; having eyes with axes not coincident; cross-eyed.
Perpendicular :: Perpendicular (n.) A line or plane falling at right angles on another line or surface, or making equal angles with it on each side..
Liquefied :: Liquefied (imp. & p. p.) of Liquef.
Stout-hearted :: Stout (n.) A strong malt liquor; strong porter.
Dress :: Dress (v. i.) To clothe or apparel one's self; to put on one's garments; to pay particular regard to dress; as, to dress quickly..
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