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The twenty-fifth letter of the English alphabet. It derives its form from the Greek i. At the beginning of words or syllables, except when used as a prefix, it is a consonant element. In the middle and at the end of words, it is a vowel, having precisely the same sound as i. It is sounded as i long when accented, as in defy, rely: and as i short when unaccented, as in vanity, glory, synonymous. — Webster, 1882

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“Yankee Doodle” Yankton, Dakota Territory yeast Ye banks and braes and streams around the castle of Montgomery Ye banks and braes of Bonny Doon Yes, a brighter morn is breaking yoke / ox bow Dr. William York Young Pioneers You talk of the mines of Australia The Youth’s Companion

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yearling – A young animal one year old, or in the second year of his age.

yellow jacket – A small species of wasp with an exceedingly painful sting.