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    F.D.
    abbreviation
    Fidei Defensor.
  • FD
    FD
    abbreviation
    Fidei Defensor

F.D.

American  

abbreviation

  1. Fidei Defensor.

  2. fire department.

  3. focal distance.


FD British  

abbreviation

  1. Fidei Defensor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of FD

Latin: Defender of the Faith

Example Sentences

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Known as Reg FD, the rule prohibits public companies from selectively disclosing material, nonpublic information to investors, analysts and other market participants who might trade on the information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025

Nevertheless, the authors suggest that probiotics could well provide a novel therapeutic approach to treating FD, so they call for more research.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

In the letter cited by FD, the VEB said Philips is responsible for around 16 billion euros of those losses, by giving false information over the machines affected.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2022

Fitbit Sense $260 $330 22% off One of Fitbit’s more recent product releases, the Sense includes FD clearance and allows you to track your stress levels in addition to measuring your blood oxygen levels.

From The Verge • Nov. 2, 2021

Count from A to B. At B weave the corner double square and continue on at FD to GE.

From Philippine Mats Philippine Craftsman Reprint Series No. 1 by Miller, Hugo H.

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