I. ˈjē noun
( plural g's or gs ˈjēz)
Usage: often capitalized, often attributive
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : the 7th letter of the English alphabet
b. : a graphic representation of this letter
c. : a speech counterpart of orthographic g
2. : the fifth tone of a C-major scale
3. : a graphic device for reproducing the letter g
4. : one designated g especially as the seventh in order or class
5.
[ g ravity]
: acceleration of gravity ; also : a unit of force that is equal to the force exerted by gravity on a body at rest and is used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when undergoing acceleration
6.
[ g rand]
slang : a sum of $1000
7. : something shaped like the letter G
II. abbreviation
1. acceleration of gravity; gravity
2. game
3. gauge
4. gelding
5. gender
6. good
7. gram