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F . F is the sixth letter of the English alphabet, and a nonvocal consonant. Its form and sound are from the Latin. The Latin borrowed the form from the Greek digamma /, which probably had the value of English w consonant. The form and value of Greek letter came from the Phoenician, the ultimate source being probably Egyptian. Etymologically f is most closely related to p, k, v, and b; as in E. five, Gr. pe`nte; E. wolf, L. lupus, Gr. ly`kos; E. fox, vixen ; fragile, break; fruit, brook, v. t.; E. bear, L. ferre. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 178, 179, 188, 198, 230.
F v. t. The name of the fourth tone of the model scale, or scale of C. F sharp (F /) is a tone intermediate between F and G.
Fa n. A syllable applied to the fourth tone of the diatonic scale in solmization.
Fa n. The tone F.
Faair-spoken a. Using fair speech, or uttered with fairness; bland; civil; courteous; plausible.
Fabaceous a. Having the nature of a bean; like a bean.
Fabella n. One of the small sesamoid bones situated behind the condyles of the femur, in some mammals.
Fabellae pl. of Fabella
Fabian a. Of, pertaining to, or in the manner of, the Roman general, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus; cautious; dilatory; avoiding a decisive contest.
Fabian n. A member of, or sympathizer with, the Fabian Society.
Fabian a. Of or pertaining to the Roman gens Fabia.
Fabian a. Designating, or pertaining to, a society of socialists, organized in England in 1884 to spread socialistic principles gradually without violent agitation.
Fable n. A Feigned story or tale, intended to instruct or amuse; a fictitious narration intended to enforce some useful truth or precept; an apologue. See the Note under Apologue.
Fable n. The plot, story, or connected series of events, forming the subject of an epic or dramatic poem.
Fable n. Any story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.
 
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Later : n. A brick or tile.; a. Compar. of Late, a. & adv.

 
Based on The Online Plain Text English Dictionary (OPTED) produced by Ralph S. Sutherland from the 1913 edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
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