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A- :: A- () A, as a prefix to English words, is derived from various sources. (1) It frequently signifies on or in (from an, a forms of AS. on), denoting a state, as in afoot, on foot, abed, amiss, asleep, aground, aloft, away (AS. onweg), and analogically, ablaze, atremble, etc. (2) AS. of off, from, as in adown (AS. ofd/ne off the dun or hill). (3) AS. a- (Goth. us-, ur-, Ger. er-), usually giving an intensive force, and sometimes the sense of away, on, back, as in arise, abide, ago. (4) Old English

Speechful :: Speechful (a.) Full of speech or words; voluble; loquacious.

Portray :: Portray (v. t.) Hence, figuratively, to describe in words..

Crank :: Crank (n.) A twist or turn in speech; a conceit consisting in a change of the form or meaning of a word.

Nasalize :: Nasalize (v. t.) To utter words or letters with a nasal sound; to speak through the nose.

Conditional :: Conditional (n.) A conditional word, mode, or proposition..

Hyphen :: Hyphen (v. t.) To connect with, or separate by, a hyphen, as two words or the parts of a word..

Literal :: Literal (a.) Following the letter or exact words; not free.

Fence :: Fence (n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing..

Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended..

Prayer :: Prayer (v. i.) The form of words used in praying; a formula of supplication; an expressed petition; especially, a supplication addressed to God; as, a written or extemporaneous prayer; to repeat one's prayers..

Neologism :: Neologism (n.) The introduction of new words, or the use of old words in a new sense..

Cacophony :: Cacophony (n.) An uncouth or disagreable sound of words, owing to the concurrence of harsh letters or syllables..

V :: V () V, the twenty-second letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. V and U are only varieties of the same character, U being the cursive form, while V is better adapted for engraving, as in stone. The two letters were formerly used indiscriminately, and till a comparatively recent date words containing them were often classed together in dictionaries and other books of reference (see U). The letter V is from the Latin alphabet, where it was used both as a consonant (about like Engli

Brevity :: Brevity (n.) Contraction into few words; conciseness.

Chasseur :: Chasseur (n.) An attendant upon persons of rank or wealth, wearing a plume and sword..

Excalibur :: Excalibur (n.) The name of King Arthur's mythical sword.

Bid :: Bid (v. t.) To offer in words; to declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance, etc.; as, to bid one welcome; to bid good morning, farewell, etc..

Etymon :: Etymon (n.) An original form; primitive word; root.

Anastrophe :: Anastrophe (n.) An inversion of the natural order of words; as, echoed the hills, for, the hills echoed..

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