eta
the seventh letter of the Greek alphabet (H, η).
the vowel sound represented by this letter.
Origin of eta
1Other definitions for E.T.A. (2 of 2)
estimated time of arrival.
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How to use eta in a sentence
I should like to know on what grounds you make your assertion that none of the Pi Etas took part in the outrage.
Harry Watson's High School Days | Frank V. WebsterTercia etas ab Abraham vsque ad David continet secundum Ebreos octo centenos xlta duos annos.
A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483 | AnonymousQuinta etas a transmigracione Babilonis vsque ad Christum continet quinque Centenos octoginta quinque annos.
A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483 | AnonymousAll that you want in order to enable you to escape out of this fraternity of Etas is a little money.
Tales of Old Japan | Algernon Bertram Freeman-MitfordSome further facts connected with the Etas are given in a note at the end of the tale.
Tales of Old Japan | Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford
British Dictionary definitions for eta (1 of 4)
/ (ˈiːtə) /
the seventh letter in the Greek alphabet (Η, η), a long vowel sound, transliterated as e or ē
Origin of eta
1British Dictionary definitions for eta (2 of 4)
/ (ˈeɪtə) /
(in Japan, formerly) a member of a class of outcasts who did menial and dirty tasks
Origin of eta
2British Dictionary definitions for ETA (3 of 4)
estimated time of arrival
British Dictionary definitions for ETA (4 of 4)
/ (ˈɛtə) /
Euzkadi ta Askatsuna: an organization of militant Basque nationalists attempting to gain independence for the Basques, esp those ruled by Spain, until a ceasefire in 1998, by means of guerrilla warfare
Origin of ETA
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