w

I. noun (plural w's or ws) Usage: often capitalized, often attributive Date: 15th century 1. a. the 23d letter of the English alphabet b. a graphic representation of this letter c. a speech counterpart of orthographic w 2. a graphic device for reproducing the letter w 3. one designated w especially as the 23d in order or class 4. something shaped like the letter W II. abbreviation 1. water 2. week 3. weight 4. white 5. wicket 6. wide; width 7. wife 8. with