Category:Z

Z (ze; in england commonly, and in america sometimes, zêd; formerly, Also, îz"zêrd)

Defn: z, the twenty-sixth and last letter of the english alphabet, is A vocal consonant. It is taken from the latin letter z, which came From the greek alphabet, this having it from a semitic source. The Ultimate origin is probably egyptian. Etymologically, it is most Closely related to s, y, and j; as in glass, glaze; e. yoke, gr. Yugum; e. zealous, jealous. See guide to pronunciation, §§ 273, 274.