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abbreviation
door.
dram; drams.
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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…
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DR
abbreviation
Real Estate. dining room.
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dr.
abbreviation
debit.
debtor.
drachma; drachmas.
dram; drams.
drawer.
drum.
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Dr.
abbreviation
Doctor.
Drive (used in street names).
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dr
abbreviation for
debtor
Also: dr. dram
drawer
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Dr
abbreviation for
Doctor
(in street names) Drive
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DR
abbreviation for
dry riser
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dr.
abbreviation for
debit
Also: dr dram
(the former) drachma
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