Main Entry: ¹v

Pronunciation: \ˈvē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural v's or vs \ˈvēz\

Usage: often capitalized often attributive

Date: 14th century

1 a : the 22d letter of the English alphabet b : a graphic representation of this letter c : a speech counterpart of orthographic v
2 : five — see number table
3 : a graphic device for reproducing the letter v
4 : one designated v especially as the 22d in order or class
5 : something shaped like the letter V