BS
or B.S., b.s., bs
[ bee-es ]
/ ˈbiˈɛs /
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abbreviation, noun
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Question 1 of 7
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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call BS. bullshit (def. 5).
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British Dictionary definitions for BS (1 of 4)
bs
the internet domain name for
Bahamas
British Dictionary definitions for BS (2 of 4)
BS
abbreviation for
Bachelor of Surgery
British Standard(s) (indicating the catalogue or publication number of the British Standards Institution)
Bahamas (international car registration)
British Dictionary definitions for BS (3 of 4)
B/S
b/s
abbreviation for
bags
bales
bill of sale
British Dictionary definitions for BS (4 of 4)
B.S.
abbreviation for (in the US and Canada)
Bachelor of Science
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