bd.
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abbreviation plural bds.
board.
bond.
bound.
bundle.
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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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Words nearby bd.
Definition for bd. (2 of 5)
b/d
barrels per day.
Definition for bd. (3 of 5)
BD.
abbreviation
(in Bahrain) dinar; dinars.
Definition for bd. (4 of 5)
B/D
bank draft.
bills discounted.
Accounting. brought down.
Definition for bd. (5 of 5)
B.D.
abbreviation
Bachelor of Divinity.
bank draft.
bills discounted.
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Example sentences from the Web for bd.
British Dictionary definitions for bd. (1 of 4)
bd1
abbreviation for
board
insurance finance bond
British Dictionary definitions for bd. (2 of 4)
bd2
the internet domain name for
Bangladesh
British Dictionary definitions for bd. (3 of 4)
BD
abbreviation for
Bachelor of Divinity
commerce bills discounted
Bangladesh (international car registration)
British Dictionary definitions for bd. (4 of 4)
B/D
abbreviation for
bank draft
commerce bills discounted
Also: b/d accounting brought down
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