Definition of u

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U () the twenty-first letter of the English alphabet, is a cursive form of the letter V, with which it was formerly used interchangeably, both letters being then used both as vowels and consonants. U and V are now, however, differentiated, U being used only as a vowel or semivowel, and V only as a consonant. The true primary vowel sound of U, in Anglo-Saxon, was the sound which it still retains in most of the languages of Europe, that of long oo, as in tool, and short oo, as in wood, answering t

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Size :: Size (v. t.) To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature..
Conflux :: Conflux (n.) A large assemblage; a passing multitude.
Calorimotor :: Calorimotor (n.) A voltaic battery, having a large surface of plate, and producing powerful heating effects..
Trio :: Trio (n.) Three, considered collectively; three in company or acting together; a set of three; three united..
Persuaded :: Persuaded (imp. & p. p.) of Persuad.
Bedash :: Bedash (v. t.) To wet by dashing or throwing water or other liquid upon; to bespatter.
Degradation :: Degradation (n.) The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement..
Miscalculate :: Miscalculate (v. t. & i.) To calculate erroneously; to judge wrongly.
Olfaction :: Olfaction (n.) The sense by which the impressions made on the olfactory organs by the odorous particles in the atmosphere are perceived.
Butyric :: Butyric (a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, butter..
Soapsuds :: Soapsuds (n. pl.) Suds made with soap.
Carve :: Carve (v. t.) To cut into small pieces or slices, as meat at table; to divide for distribution or apportionment; to apportion..
Pseudomorphous :: Pseudomorphous (a.) Not having the true form.
Cresset :: Cresset (n.) An open frame or basket of iron, filled with combustible material, to be burned as a beacon; an open lamp or firrepan carried on a pole in nocturnal processions..
Distemperature :: Distemperature (n.) Perturbation of mind; mental uneasiness.
Zigzaggy :: Zigzaggy (a.) Having sharp turns.
Glut :: Glut (n.) The broad-nosed eel (Anguilla latirostris), found in Europe, Asia, the West Indies, etc..
Protection :: Protection (n.) That which protects or preserves from injury; a defense; a shield; a refuge.
Criminal :: Criminal (n.) One who has commited a crime; especially, one who is found guilty by verdict, confession, or proof; a malefactor; a felon..
Bedstraw :: Bedstraw (n.) A genus of slender herbs, usually with square stems, whorled leaves, and small white flowers..
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