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abbreviation

dram; drams.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Other definitions for dr (2 of 6)

abbreviation Chiefly British.

Doctor.

Other definitions for dr (3 of 6)

abbreviation

Real Estate. dining room.

Other definitions for dr (4 of 6)

dr.

abbreviation

debit.

debtor.

drachma; drachmas.

dram; drams.

drawer.

drum.

Other definitions for dr (5 of 6)

Dr.

abbreviation

Doctor.

Drive (used in street names).

Other definitions for dr (6 of 6)

D.R.

abbreviation

Daughters of the (American) Revolution.

Navigation. dead reckoning.

Dutch Reformed.

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How to use dr in a sentence

“Gronkowski” itself never manages to sound more erotic than the name of a hearty Polish stew or a D-list WWE performer.
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For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
Reverend Jeremiah Wright Was Worse Than Scalise|Ron Christie|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As Americans, we still have a right to air both our dirty laundry and our R-Rated films.
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After a successful summer working alongside R, he officially offered her the reigns of La Domaine.
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“No one else anywhere has had this much experience dealing with couples,” explained R.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
C was a Captain, all covered with lace; D was a drunkard, and had a red face.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip; R was a Robber, and wanted a whip.
Boys and Girls Bookshelf; a Practical Plan of Character Building, Volume I (of 17)|Various
D'o l'on peut aussy veoir, quelle esperance il y a de planter une belle chrestient par tels evangelistes.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Neither of us spoke again, and at length the squat log buildings of Pend d' Oreille loomed ahead of us in the night.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
"To R——," replied the man, as he turned silently and sullenly to retrace his steps.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various

British Dictionary definitions for dr (1 of 4)

abbreviation for

debtor

Also: dr. dram

drawer

British Dictionary definitions for dr (2 of 4)

abbreviation for

Doctor

(in street names) Drive

British Dictionary definitions for dr (3 of 4)

abbreviation for

dry riser

British Dictionary definitions for dr (4 of 4)

dr.

abbreviation for

debit

Also: dr dram

(the former) drachma

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