variants or vav
: the 6th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew wāw

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waw was in the 14th century

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“Waw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waw. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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