ABC
1[ ey-bee-see ]
/ ˈeɪˌbiˈsi /
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noun, plural ABC's, ABCs.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Definition for ABC (2 of 3)
ABC2
abbreviation
Trademark.American Broadcasting Companies: a television and radio network.
atomic, biological, and chemical: ABC warfare.
Definition for ABC (3 of 3)
A.B.C.
abbreviation
Advance Booking Charter.
Alcoholic Beverage Control.
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British Dictionary definitions for ABC (1 of 2)
ABC1
noun
(plural in US) the rudiments of a subject
an alphabetical guide to a subject
(often plural in US) the alphabet
British Dictionary definitions for ABC (2 of 2)
ABC2
abbreviation for
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