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Y (1)
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y (1)
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y (3)
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y (1)
y [ wī ] (plural y's) or Y (plural Y's or Ys)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 25th letter of English alphabet: the 25th letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound or sometimes a vowel
2. letter "y" written: a written representation of the letter "y"
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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