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Definition of M
Pronunciation: ĕm | 1. | M, the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant, and from the manner of its formation, is called the labio-nasal consonant. See Guide to Pronunciation, 178-180, 242. | | 2. | As a numeral, M stands for one thousand, both in English and Latin. | | n. | 1. | (Print.) A quadrat, the face or top of which is a perfect square; also, the size of such a square in any given size of type, used as the unit of measurement for that type: 500 m's of pica would be a piece of matter whose length and breadth in pica m's multiplied together produce that number. | | 2. | (law) A brand or stigma, having the shape of an M, formerly impressed on one convicted of manslaughter and admitted to the benefit of clergy. |
Related Words
1000, a thousand, cardinal, k, one thousand, thousand
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