Definition of b

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B () is the second letter of the English alphabet. (See Guide to Pronunciation, // 196, 220.) It is etymologically related to p, v, f, w and m , letters representing sounds having a close organic affinity to its own sound; as in Eng. bursar and purser; Eng. bear and Lat. ferre; Eng. silver and Ger. silber; Lat. cubitum and It. gomito; Eng. seven, Anglo-Saxon seofon, Ger. sieben, Lat. septem, Gr.epta`, Sanskrit saptan. The form of letter B is Roman, from Greek B (Beta), of Semitic origin. The sma

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Polish :: Polish (v. i.) To become smooth, as from friction; to receive a gloss; to take a smooth and glossy surface; as, steel polishes well..
Pomiferous :: Pomiferous (a.) Bearing pomes, or applelike fruits..
Seljuckian :: Seljuckian (n.) A member of the family of Seljuk; an adherent of that family, or subject of its government; (pl.) the dynasty of Turkish sultans sprung from Seljuk..
Bob :: Bob (n.) A working beam.
Chromograph :: Chromograph (n.) An apparatus by which a number of copies of written matter, maps, plans, etc., can be made; -- called also hectograph..
Mulch :: Mulch (n.) Half-rotten straw, or any like substance strewn on the ground, as over the roots of plants, to protect from heat, drought, etc., and to preserve moisture..
Callow :: Callow (a.) Immature; boyish; green; as, a callow youth..
Determination :: Determination (n.) The act of determining, or the state of being determined..
Aborsive :: Aborsive (a.) Abortive.
Barren :: Barren (n.) A tract of barren land.
Homely :: Homely (n.) Belonging to, or having the characteristics of, home; domestic; familiar; intimate..
Cribble :: Cribble (a.) Coarse; as, cribble bread..
Sodden :: Sodden (p. p.) Boiled; seethed; also, soaked; heavy with moisture; saturated; as, sodden beef; sodden bread; sodden fields..
Abortively :: Abortively (adv.) In an abortive or untimely manner; immaturely; fruitlessly.
Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) The act of snuffing; a sound made by the air passing through the nose when obstructed.
Null :: Null (n.) One of the beads in nulled work.
Ignoble :: Ignoble (v. t.) To make ignoble.
Dischurch :: Dischurch (v. t.) To deprive of status as a church, or of membership in a church..
Coolly :: Coolly (adv.) In a cool manner; without heat or excessive cold; without passion or ardor; calmly; deliberately; with indifference; impudently.
Tuberous :: Tuberous (a.) Consisting of, or bearing, tubers; resembling a tuber..
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