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In keeping with the simulated (neo-Roman) form of column and pediments, the letter U is often carved as a V. The Romans often wrote the letters identically, the distinction usually being obvious in Latin words.
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Why do court houses use a V instead of the U Like Covrt Hovse?
Because it is spelled using the Latin alphabet rather than the English alphabet. The Latin alphabet does not include the letter U.
Is there a fruit that is spelled with the letter V?
velvet bean
How do you use v ray sketch up?
just down load v ray sketch up from internet,,you can learn from u tube... u must know and believe it's easy!!!
Which mountain can transform V- shaped river valleys into U-shaped valleys?
hillayas
Are there any vegetables that start with v x y j i f and you?
Vegetables that start with the letters f i j u v x and y:fiddlehead fernfenneliceberg lettuceJapanese radishullucovernonia calvoanayamYukon gold potato
Why is south spelled sovth in SD state capitol building?
The word "South" on the front of the South Dakota State Capitol building is spelled "SOVTH". It was spelled this way to show the classical influences on the design of the building. Construction of the building began in 1908 and was completed in 1910.
How is survived spelled?
Survived is spelled as S-U-R-V-I-V-E-D.
What is the spelling of survive?
It is spelled s-u-r-v-i-v-e.
How do you spell survival?
It is survivors.
Why is E Pluribus sometimes spelled on Liberty dollars with a V?
In Latin there was no letter U. (U and V were the same letter.) Modern usage is to write vowel sounds as U and consonants as V but 'proper' Latin just has V.
What words can be spelled with G A R B V R U in scrabble?
GRABGARBGUVGRUBVUGBURGBRAGGABBAGBUGBURABURRVAUVARARBGAURGUARURBBARBURRUGARUBBRABRRABBARAGRUGGARAGAR
Why is there a V on the South Dakota State Capitol?
The 'V' stands for the 'U' in "South". The 'V' is a Latin V reflecting the building's classical influences.
Why is court spelled with a v in most government buildings?
The V is an affectation of the Roman style of carving the letter U but even in casual writing the romans used their letter V as both the consonant V and the vowel U. It was not until the 18th century that the letters U and V became otherwise completely differentiated.
How is vivian spelled?
For anyone who does not know Vivian is spelled V-I-V-I-A-N!
How do you spell ultraviolet?
UltraViolet is spelled: U - l - t - r - a - V - i - o - l - e- t
What words can be spelled with q a o v e t u?
quote, toe, out, vote, ave, at, eat, ate, vet
Does the 1921doller coin miss spelled becausre the one i have has a v not a u in trust?
All Peace dollars have this spelling it's not an error
