aitches
|aitch-es|
C2
/eɪtʃɪz/
(aitch)
letter 'H'
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aitch' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ache', where it referred to the letter 'H'.
Historical Evolution
'ache' transformed into the Middle English word 'aitch', and eventually became the modern English word 'aitch'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the letter 'H', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'aitch', referring to the letter 'H'.
The teacher asked the students to write the aitches neatly.
Last updated: 2025/06/09 12:06