San
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: San is a noun meaning An Ancient Greek letter representing /s/ (uppercase Ϻ, lowercase ϻ), originally used in some dialects instead of sigma.
Meaning
An Ancient Greek letter representing /s/ (uppercase Ϻ, lowercase ϻ), originally used in some dialects instead of sigma.
More Meanings
- (dated, informal) A sanatorium.
Example Sentences
‘I was in the san for ten months before the war. I know all the gen about being sick.’
"Haven't you heard?" said Belinda. "Joan's ill! She'd got a high temperature, and she's in bed in the San."
River Glade Sanatorium, River Glade, June 25, 1931. The "San" at River Glade with the Petitcodiac River in the background.
Word Forms
- sans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quin, tome, santo, holy, saint, santa.
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