Contraction (grammar) — This article is about contraction in the grammar of modern languages, which involves elision. For contraction in Ancient Greek, the coalescence of two vowels into one, see crasis. For the linguistic function of pronouncing vowels together, see… … Wikipedia
e'en — 1. archaic or poet. var. of EVEN(1). 2. Sc. var. of EVEN(2). * * * adverb even * * * I. (|)ēn adverb Etymology: by contraction : even II. noun or … Useful english dictionary
English words with uncommon properties — For the purposes of this article, any word which has appeared in a recognised general English dictionary published in the 20th century or later is considered a candidate. For interest, some archaic words, non standard words and proper names are… … Wikipedia
Universe — For other uses, see Universe (disambiguation). Physical cosmology … Wikipedia
Disaresta — is an English word of French etymology created in the 17th century, which means either destiny , or the will of God . In his Christmas Day sermon of 1622 to King James I, Bishop Lancelot Andrewes used the French words to describe the divine force … Wikipedia
in't — {{11}} archaic or poetic contraction of in it. {{12}} archaic; 17c. as short for in it … Etymology dictionary
o'er — poetic contraction of OVER (Cf. over) … Etymology dictionary
ne'er — /nɛə/ (say nair) adverb Chiefly Poetic contraction of never …
LINGUISTIC LITERATURE, HEBREW — This article is arranged according to the following outline: introduction foreword the beginning of linguistic literature linguistic literature and its background the development of linguistic literature Foreword: A Well Defined Unit the four… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… … Encyclopedia of Judaism