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Definition of z

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Z () Z, the twenty-sixth and last letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. It is taken from the Latin letter Z, which came from the Greek alphabet, this having it from a Semitic source. The ultimate origin is probably Egyptian. Etymologically, it is most closely related to s, y, and j; as in glass, glaze; E. yoke, Gr. /, L. yugum; E. zealous, jealous. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 273, 274..

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Depolish :: Depolish (v. t.) To remove the polish or glaze from.

Passive :: Passive (a.) Designating certain morbid conditions, as hemorrhage or dropsy, characterized by relaxation of the vessels and tissues, with deficient vitality and lack of reaction in the affected tissues..

Oversize :: Oversize (v. t.) To surpass in size.

Legalized :: Legalized (imp. & p. p.) of Legaliz.

Memorialize :: Memorialize (v. t.) To address or petition by a memorial; to present a memorial to; as, to memorialize the legislature..

Tranquillizing :: Tranquillizing () of Tranquilliz.

Evangelistic :: Evangelistic (a.) Pertaining to the four evangelists; designed or fitted to evangelize; evangelical; as, evangelistic efforts..

Blackleg :: Blackleg (n.) A disease among calves and sheep, characterized by a settling of gelatinous matter in the legs, and sometimes in the neck..

Equalitarian :: Equalitarian (n.) One who believes in equalizing the condition of men; a leveler.

Benzoline :: Benzoline (n.) Same as Amarine.

Hazard :: Hazard (n.) To venture to incur, or bring on..

Barbarize :: Barbarize (v. i.) To adopt a foreign or barbarous mode of speech.

Beam :: Beam (n.) One of the principal horizontal timbers of a building or ship.

Sock :: Sock (n.) The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin..

Pectize :: Pectize (v. i.) To congeal; to change into a gelatinous mass.

Undersized :: Undersized (a.) Of a size less than is common.

Aggrandization :: Aggrandization (n.) Aggrandizement.

Orpine :: Orpine (n.) A low plant with fleshy leaves (Sedum telephium), having clusters of purple flowers. It is found on dry, sandy places, and on old walls, in England, and has become naturalized in America. Called also stonecrop, and live-forever..

Laziness :: Laziness (n.) The state or quality of being lazy.

Quizzism :: Quizzism (n.) The act or habit of quizzing.