Word History
Etymology
French hache, from Vulgar Latin *hacca
First Known Use
circa 1580, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near aitch
Cite this Entry
“Aitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aitch. Accessed 20 Apr. 2023.
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