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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Gutter :: Gutter (v. t.) To cut or form into small longitudinal hollows; to channel.
Kernel :: Kernel (n.) The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument; as, the kernel of a nut. See Illust. of Endocarp..
Dimidiate :: Dimidiate (a.) Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side; as, dimidiate hermaphroditism..
Clausular :: Clausular (n.) Consisting of, or having, clauses..
Fast :: Fast (v. i.) Voluntary abstinence from food, for a space of time, as a spiritual discipline, or as a token of religious humiliation..
Bareback :: Bareback (adv.) On the bare back of a horse, without using a saddle; as, to ride bareback..
Cornet :: Cornet (n.) The lowest grade of commissioned officer in a British cavalry troop, who carried the standard. The office was abolished in 1871..
Untreasured :: Untreasured (a.) Deprived of treasure.
Throw :: Throw (n.) The distance which a missile is, or may be, thrown; as, a stone's throw..
Commensurate :: Commensurate (a.) Having a common measure; commensurable; reducible to a common measure; as, commensurate quantities..
Block :: Block (v. t.) A piece of hard wood (as mahogany or cherry) on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted to make it type high.
Acetyl :: Acetyl (n.) A complex, hypothetical radical, composed of two parts of carbon to three of hydrogen and one of oxygen. Its hydroxide is acetic acid..
Ward :: Ward (n.) The state of being under guard or guardianship; confinement under guard; the condition of a child under a guardian; custody.
Lucid :: Lucid (n.) Presenting a clear view; easily understood; clear.
Phycography :: Phycography (n.) A description of seaweeds.
Weathercock :: Weathercock (n.) A vane, or weather vane; -- so called because originally often in the figure of a cock, turning on the top of a spire with the wind, and showing its direction..
Begetter :: Begetter (n.) One who begets; a father.
Exhilarant :: Exhilarant (n.) That which exhilarates.
Avenger :: Avenger (n.) One who takes vengeance.
Providentness :: Providentness (n.) The quality or state of being provident; carefulness; prudence; economy.
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