I. ˈwī noun
( plural y's or ys ˈwīz)
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the 25th letter of the English alphabet
b. : a graphic representation of this letter
c. : a speech counterpart of orthographic y
2. : a graphic device for reproducing the letter y
3. : one designated y especially as the 25th in order or class or the second in order or class when x is made the first
4. : something shaped like the letter Y
II. abbreviation
1. yard
2. year