q

I. noun (plural q's or qs) Usage: often capitalized, often attributive Date: before 12th century 1. a. the 17th letter of the English alphabet b. a graphic representation of this letter c. a speech counterpart of orthographic q 2. a graphic device for reproducing the letter q 3. one designated q especially as the 17th in order or class 4. something shaped like the letter Q II. abbreviation 1. quart 2. quartile 3. quarto 4. queen 5. query 6. question 7. quetzal 8. quire