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aitch

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Noun — The name of the letter H, or h.

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drop your aitches a capital aitch

It is mostly used when talking about the letter itself, often in discussions of pronunciation.

Etymology

It comes from Middle English ache, which was borrowed from Old French ache. That in turn came from Vulgar Latin, though the exact source is unclear.

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Frequently asked questions

What does aitch mean?
Aitch is the name of the letter H.
How do you spell the name of the letter H?
It is spelled aitch.
What is haitch?
Haitch is a variant of aitch, used in the UK, Ireland and Australia, and it is sometimes objected to as incorrect.

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