![K, n. A consonant; originally precisely that of our H, but altered to its present shape to commemorate the destruction of [one of two lofty columns in] the great temple of Jarute.](/assets/img/quote-photos/k-n-a-consonant-originally-precisely-that-of-our-h-but-altered-to-its-present.jpg)
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