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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The letter Ϳϳ, an uncommon variant of Jj used in Greek linguistics.

Verb

1. 1
   To unite closely; to fasten; to rivet. dialectal

Synonyms

All synonyms

fayfay

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Greek γιοτ (giot), from German Jot. Doublet of iota.

Etymology 2

Probably from an alteration of yet, yote (“to melt, weld”). More at yet, yote.

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