Cantab.
Americanabbreviation
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Etymology
Origin of Cantab.
Latin: of Cambridge
Example Sentences
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If you ever went to the Cantab Lounge at 8 in the morning, you would meet regulars named Hoopy or Ralphie Moneybags or Growling John or Illinois, guys who showed up every morning, as if they had a time clock to punch.
From New York Times
In July, when the Cantab’s owner, Richard Fitzgerald, announced he was putting it up for sale after 50 years, a howl of distress went up from that old, scruffy bohemian Cambridge.
From New York Times
Soul Strong finished fourth and was followed by Green Manalishi S, pacesetter Marseille, Pilot Discretion, Osterc, Cantab Fashion and Don’t Let’em, who was trying to make Nancy Johansson the third female trainer to win the race.
From Seattle Times
Cantab Fashion drew the No. 1 post in the first heat.
From Seattle Times
Cantab.—was not in the story either, nor was teaching at a university.
From Literature
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