aitch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of aitch
Middle English ache < Old French ache < Late Latin *hacca or *accha; replacing ha
Example Sentences
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Sellers again, this time as a union shop steward who will make a speech at the drop of an aitch, in a film that takes a cracking good satirical look at labor-management relations in England.
From Time Magazine Archive
His excitement was of the strong-winged kind that carried him triumphantly over all obstacles, even the barrier of the aitch.
From The Divine Fire by May Sinclair
But sorra a wink o' shlape crassed the eyes av wan o' the young Kings, fur the joy that was in the heart o' thim, bekase aitch knewn he'd get the Princess.
From Irish Wonders by D. R. (David Russell) McAnally
Stirred by the praise, and by a sudden recollection of Sir Joseph, he spoke with a certain emotion, so that an aitch went by the board.
From The Divine Fire by May Sinclair
It was clear, however, that it was not a bit of use putting the letter aitch in your name unless you included it in your speech as well.
From The Sailor by J. C. Snaith
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