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sound existed in Mycenean Greek, as attested in Linear B and archaic Greek inscriptions using digamma. It is also confirmed by the Hittite name of Troy, Wilusa, corresponding to the Greek name *Wilion, classical ????? (Ilium).

Classical Greek

The sound was lost at various times in various dialects, mostly before the classical period.

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