bis
1[bis]
adverb
again (used as an enthusiastic call for the repetition of a musical performance).
Origin of bis
1bis
2[bis]
noun
Also bisso.
Origin of bis
2bi
[bahy]
adjective, noun, plural bis, bi's.
Origin of bi
by shortening
B.I.S.
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Historical Examples of bis
The emblem, with the motto "Bis fracta relinquor," at p. 249.
At once to a murmur of bravos, the applause of gloved hands and a cry of Bis!
The MonsterEdgar Saltus
The word BIS denotes, in all probability, the frequency with which it was to be used daily.
Archaeological Essays Vol. 2James Y. Simpson
Several of them had their coats off, their ties, and even their waistcoats; and they shouted 'bis!'
On the EveIvan Turgenev
Bis (twice), and coctus (cooked), show that they were twice baked.
Science in the Kitchen.Mrs. E. E. Kellogg
bis
adverb
sentence substitute
Word Origin for bis
C19: via Italian from Latin, from Old Latin duis
BIS
abbreviation for
bi
1adjective, noun
bi
2the internet domain name for
Bi
the chemical symbol for
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