digamma

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digamma - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Digamma \Di*gam"ma\, n. [Gr. ?; ? = ? twice + ga`mma the letter
     [Gamma]. So called because it resembled two gammas placed one
     above the other.] (Gr. Gram.)
     A letter (?, ?) of the Greek alphabet, which early fell into
     disuse.
     [1913 Webster]
  
     Note: This form identifies it with the Latin F, though in
           sound it is said to have been nearer V. It was
           pronounced, probably, much like the English W.
           Digammate