Definition of s

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S () the nineteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a consonant, and is often called a sibilant, in allusion to its hissing sound. It has two principal sounds; one a mere hissing, as in sack, this; the other a vocal hissing (the same as that of z), as in is, wise. Besides these it sometimes has the sounds of sh and zh, as in sure, measure. It generally has its hissing sound at the beginning of words, but in the middle and at the end of words its sound is determined by usage. In a few words it

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Fetishism :: Fetishism (n.) The doctrine or practice of belief in fetiches.
Serious :: Serious (a.) Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Latch :: Latch (n.) To catch or fasten by means of a latch.
Valhalla :: Valhalla (n.) The palace of immortality, inhabited by the souls of heroes slain in battle..
Rill :: Rill (n.) A very small brook; a streamlet.
Trend :: Trend (n.) Inclination in a particular direction; tendency; general direction; as, the trend of a coast..
Baccate :: Baccate (a.) Pulpy throughout, like a berry; -- said of fruits..
Gibbet :: Gibbet (n.) The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is suspended; the jib..
Calcispongiae :: Calcispongiae (n. pl.) An order of marine sponges, containing calcareous spicules. See Porifera..
Afar :: Afar (adv.) At, to, or from a great distance; far away; -- often used with from preceding, or off following; as, he was seen from afar; I saw him afar off..
Sign :: Sign (n.) To assign or convey formally; -- used with away.
Burnished :: Burnished (imp. & p. p.) of Burnis.
Practice :: Practice (n.) Customary or constant use; state of being used.
Plashet :: Plashet (n.) A small pond or pool; a puddle.
Bolar :: Bolar (a.) Of or pertaining to bole or clay; partaking of the nature and qualities of bole; clayey.
Lapstone :: Lapstone (n.) A stone for the lap, on which shoemakers beat leather..
Vial :: Vial (n.) A small bottle, usually of glass; a little glass vessel with a narrow aperture intended to be closed with a stopper; as, a vial of medicine..
Weld :: Weld (v. t.) To press or beat into intimate and permanent union, as two pieces of iron when heated almost to fusion..
Ragabash :: Ragabash (n.) Alt. of Ragabras.
Paraphernalia :: Paraphernalia (n. pl.) Something reserved to a wife, over and above her dower, being chiefly apparel and ornaments suited to her degree..
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