The letter W is called 'double U' because in medieval handwriting, the letter U was written as a double V (VV), and when the printing press arrived, W was written as a double V, but the name 'double U' persisted due to its historical popularity and established usage.
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Why Is ‘W’ Pronounced ‘Double U’… When It Looks Like a Double V?Added:
printing press arrived, for some unknown reason, it started being written like a double V. Despite this, due to its popularity, it is still called double U.
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