yogh

noun

ˈyōk

ˈyōg

ˈyōḵ

: the letter ʒ used especially in Middle English chiefly to represent voiced and voiceless velar and palatal fricatives

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of yogh was in the 13th century

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Style

“Yogh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogh. Accessed 4 Feb. 2023.

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