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aitchless

|aitch-less|

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/ˈeɪtʃləs/

without 'H'

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aitchless' originates from English, specifically the word 'aitch', which is the name of the letter 'H', combined with the suffix '-less', meaning 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'aitch' changed from the Old French word 'ache', and eventually became the modern English word 'aitch'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without the letter H', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking the letter 'H' or the sound of 'H'.

The word 'onor' is an aitchless version of 'honor'.

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Last updated: 2025/06/09 12:21