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

Word History

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

Dictionary Entries Near yogh

Cite this Entry

“Yogh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogh. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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