Definition of f

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F () F is the sixth letter of the English alphabet, and a nonvocal consonant. Its form and sound are from the Latin. The Latin borrowed the form from the Greek digamma /, which probably had the value of English w consonant. The form and value of Greek letter came from the Phoenician, the ultimate source being probably Egyptian. Etymologically f is most closely related to p, k, v, and b; as in E. five, Gr. pe`nte; E. wolf, L. lupus, Gr. ly`kos; E. fox, vixen ; fragile, break; fruit, brook, v. t.;

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Decussate :: Decussate (v. t.) To cross at an acute angle; to cut or divide in the form of X; to intersect; -- said of lines in geometrical figures, rays of light, nerves, etc..
Moaning :: Moaning (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Moa.
Tropologize :: Tropologize (v. t.) To use in a tropological sense, as a word; to make a trope of..
Ditch :: Ditch (n.) Any long, narrow receptacle for water on the surface of the earth..
Photogenic :: Photogenic (a.) Of or pertaining to photogeny; producing or generating light.
Sequestrator :: Sequestrator (n.) One who sequesters property, or takes the possession of it for a time, to satisfy a demand out of its rents or profits..
Granolithic :: Granolithic (n.) A kind of hard artificial stone, used for pavements..
Sea Pool :: Sea pool () A pool of salt water.
Incendiary :: Incendiary (n.) A person who excites or inflames factions, and promotes quarrels or sedition; an agitator; an exciter..
Flute :: Flute (v. i.) A musical wind instrument, consisting of a hollow cylinder or pipe, with holes along its length, stopped by the fingers or by keys which are opened by the fingers. The modern flute is closed at the upper end, and blown with the mouth at a lateral hole..
Subpurchaser :: Subpulmonary (a.) Situated under, or on the ventral side of, the lungs..
Glyptics :: Glyptics (n.) The art of engraving on precious stones.
Ipomoeic :: Ipomoeic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of convolvulin (obtained from jalap, the tubers of Ipomoea purga), and identical in most of its properties with sebacic acid..
Florid :: Florid (a.) Flowery; ornamental; running in rapid melodic figures, divisions, or passages, as in variations; full of fioriture or little ornamentations..
Mantuamaker :: Mantuamaker (n.) One who makes dresses, cloaks, etc., for women; a dressmaker..
Liberality :: Liberality (n.) A gift; a gratuity; -- sometimes in the plural; as, a prudent man is not impoverished by his liberalities..
Slubbing :: Slubbing () a. & n. from Slub.
Ssociable :: SSociable (a.) No longer hostile; friendly.
Cheer :: Cheer (n.) A shout, hurrah, or acclamation, expressing joy enthusiasm, applause, favor, etc..
Weathermost :: Weathermost (a.) Being farthest to the windward.
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