n. [ F. voyelle, or an OF. form without
☞ In the English language, the written vowels are
Close vowel.
Vowel point.
a. Of or pertaining to a vowel; vocal. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Furnished with vowels.
a. Of the nature of a vowel. [ R. ] “The power [ of w ] is always vowelish.” B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The use of vowels. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To give the quality, sound, or office of a vowel to. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who makes a vow. Bale. [ 1913 Webster ]