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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Jury :: "Jury (a.) A body of men, usually twelve, selected according to law, impaneled and sworn to inquire into and try any matter of fact, and to render their true verdict according to the evidence legally adduced. See Grand jury under Grand, and Inquest..
Ursiform :: Ursiform (a.) Having the shape of a bear.
Pricking :: Pricking (n.) Same as Nicking.
Concrescence :: Concrescence (n.) Coalescence of particles; growth; increase by the addition of particles.
Sort :: Sort (v. t.) To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.
Caromel :: Caromel (n.) See Caramel.
Plunket :: Plunket (n.) A kind of blue color; also, anciently, a kind of cloth, generally blue..
Subsidy :: Subsidies (pl. ) of Subsid.
Probate :: Probate (v. t.) To obtain the official approval of, as of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament; as, the executor has probated the will..
Effeminately :: Effeminately (adv.) By means of a woman; by the power or art of a woman.
Echidna :: Echidna (n.) A genus of Monotremata found in Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea. They are toothless and covered with spines; -- called also porcupine ant-eater, and Australian ant-eater..
Fief :: Fief (n.) An estate held of a superior on condition of military service; a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2..
Innovation :: Innovation (n.) The act of innovating; introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc..
Deployment :: Deployment (n.) The act of deploying; a spreading out of a body of men in order to extend their front.
Barbarity :: Barbarity (n.) Barbarism; impurity of speech.
Innocent :: Innocent (a.) Lawful; permitted; as, an innocent trade..
Hissing :: Hissing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of His.
Extraversion :: Extraversion (n.) The act of throwing out; the state of being turned or thrown out.
Sextetto :: Sextetto (n.) See Sestet.
Saccharone :: Saccharone (n.) An oily liquid, C6H10O2, obtained by the reduction of saccharin..
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