ECA
or E.C.A.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for ECA
The form is Maya, the termination-eca being common whereever any form of the Maya speech is to be found.
Opuscula|Robert Gordon LathamAccordingly he sent a centurion to Sen'eca, signifying that it was the emperor's plea sure that he should die.
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome|Oliver GoldsmithSen'eca seemed no way discomposed, but displayed the fortitude of conscious integrity.
Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome|Oliver Goldsmith