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abbreviation
dram; drams.
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Other definitions for dr (2 of 6)

Dr

abbreviation Chiefly British.

Other definitions for dr (3 of 6)

DR

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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British Dictionary definitions for dr (1 of 4)

dr

abbreviation for
debtor
Also: dr. dram
drawer

British Dictionary definitions for dr (2 of 4)

Dr

abbreviation for
Doctor
(in street names) Drive

British Dictionary definitions for dr (3 of 4)

DR

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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