aphetism
noun/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/
Etymology From aphesis + -ism.
1
The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
2
Aphesis.
noun — 2 senses
/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/
Etymology From aphesis + -ism.
The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
Aphesis.
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