FAS

¹

1. fetal alcohol syndrome.
2. Foreign Agricultural Service.

F.A.S.

²

or f.a.s.

abbreviation for

, Commerce.

1. free alongside ship: without charge to the buyer for goods delivered alongside ship.

FAS

abbreviation for

1. free alongside ship

Word History and Origins

Origin of FAS¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Some scientists assert there are three times as many cases of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders than FAS cases.

From The Daily Beast

FAS can and has cost states, like Alaska, millions per child in medical bills.

From The Daily Beast

Yer see, gourds mus' be planted by a foolish 'ooman or a lazy, no-'count man ef you want 'em to grow fas'.

From Project Gutenberg

I intend per fas aut nefas to make more time for myself next year.

From Project Gutenberg

Dey ron so fas' I'm got to hol' on wit' ma han's, wit' ma feet!

From Project Gutenberg

I done drug dese yer tings fom de burer in yo mas room an do you keep tight fas em twell I come back.

From Project Gutenberg

Dar dey is, all ob em, evey one, an yo kin git busy jes as fas as yos a mind ter.

From Project Gutenberg