Digamma - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Digamma : \Di*gam"ma\, n. [Gr. ?; ? = ? twice _ ? the letter ?. So called because it resembled two gammas placed one above the other.] (Gr. Gram.) A letter (?, ?) of the Greek alphabet, which early fell into disuse.

Note: This form identifies it with the Latin F, though in sound it is said to have been nearer V. It was pronounced, probably, much like the English W.

Example Usage of Digamma

digamma: Brain: "I don't want to sleep! I want to spend more time in the underworld!" Should probably stop gazing on tarot cards before bed.
DIGAMMABAND: taking care of myspace profile at www.myspace.com/Digamma
digamma: I dreamt the other night about our Christmas decorations falling off the walls and smashing into a thousand tiny wooden ornaments. Yeah.
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