"m" Definition

Definitions for the word "m" from multiple English dictionaries.

1.
M, the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant, and from the manner of its formation, is called the labio-nasal consonant. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 178-180, 242.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2.
As a numeral, M stands for one thousand, both in English and Latin.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A quadrat, the face or top of which is a perfect square; also, the size of such a square in any given size of type, used as the unit of measurement for that type: 500 m's of pica would be a piece of matter whose length and breadth in pica m's multiplied together produce that number.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A brand or stigma, having the shape of an M, formerly impressed on one convicted of manslaughter and admitted to the benefit of clergy.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
(pl. Ms or m''s) 1 thirteenth letter of the alphabet. 2 (as a roman numeral) 1,000.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
6. abbr.
(also m.) 1 master. 2 monsieur. 3 motorway. 4 mega-.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
7. abbr.
(also m.) 1 male. 2 masculine. 3 married. 4 mile(s). 5 metre(s). 6 million(s). 7 minute(s). 8 milli-.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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