English Explanatory Dictionary

jy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The name of the Latin script letter J/j.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒaɪ/

Word forms

jy jies jyes jys

Etymology

From the name of the letter i (of which j was originally a variant) by affixing the /d͡ʒ/ sound to it. Compare French ji, and the similar derivation of Italian vu. Generally changed to jay by association with kay.

Synonyms

jay
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