yogh

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English[edit]

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English ȝogh, ȝ, of unknown origin. Several etymologies have been advanced, such as derivation from Middle English ȝok (yoke) or Old English ēoh (rune ᛇ),[1] but all pose serious phonological problems.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

yogh (plural yoghs)

  1. A letter of the Middle English alphabet (capital Ȝ, small ȝ), in form derived from the Old English shape of the letter g, and used to represent various palatal and velar sounds.

References[edit]

  1. ^ yogh, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Middle English[edit]

Pronoun[edit]

yogh

  1. Alternative form of yow