Juliett

communications code word

Ju·​li·​ett ˌjü-lē-ˈet How to pronounce Juliett (audio)
used as a code word for the letter j

Word History

Etymology

probably irregular from Juliet

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Juliett was in 1952

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Cite this Entry

“Juliett.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Juliett. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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