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abbreviation Sports.

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Words nearby fl

fj, fjeld, FJI, fjord, fk, fl, Fla., flab, flabbergast, flabbergasted, flabby

Other definitions for fl (2 of 8)

Symbol, Chemistry, Physics.

flerovium.

Other definitions for fl (3 of 8)

abbreviation

Florida (approved especially for use with zip code).

foreign language.

Other definitions for fl (4 of 8)

abbreviation

foot-lambert.

Other definitions for fl (5 of 8)

fl.¹

abbreviation

flourished.

Origin of fl.

From the Latin word flōruit

Other definitions for fl (6 of 8)

fl.²

abbreviation

(in the Netherlands) guilder; guilders.

Origin of fl.

From theDutch word florin

Other definitions for fl (7 of 8)

fl.³

abbreviation

floor.

florin.

fluid.

Other definitions for fl (8 of 8)

Fl.

abbreviation

Flanders.

Flemish.

How to use fl in a sentence

“It may take months until we know what transpired,” said Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL).
Bowe Bergdahl’s Roommate: Court-Martial Him for Desertion|Tim Mak|June 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The Congressional Budget Office found that Obamacare will cost millions of Americans their jobs,” said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL).
Are the CBO’s New Cost Projections the Obamacare Win That Wasn’t?|Olivia Nuzzi|April 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, even the apology didn't please everyone as Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) took to Twitter to call it "pathetic."
Obama's Art History Apology|Ben Jacobs|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The day before, Rep. Trey Radel (R-FL) resigned from Congress after his recent guilty plea to cocaine possession.
Why Antics by Several Republicans Suggest the Party Needs Therapy|Dean Obeidallah|January 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Rep. Trey Radel (R-Fl) was an obscure first-term congressman.
Rob Ford and the Sleaziest Pols of the Year|Ben Jacobs|December 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The following supplies are recommended to be kept on hand: Fl.
Rules and regulations governing maternity hospitals and homes ... September, 1922|California. State Board of Charities and Corrections
The common practice of a Mr. C——fl——n of H-pk——n is notorious on this account.
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday|Henry M. Brooks
I need it, my salary amounts to 3400 florins in paper, I pay 1100 house-rent, my servant and his wife nearly 900 fl.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume II (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
A decree was issued placet et expediatur on the death of Organist Van den Eede, and a salary of 400 fl.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
Electoral Councillor Forlivesi is to pay to the proper authorities for a year beginning next month, 15 fl.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer

British Dictionary definitions for fl (1 of 3)

the chemical symbol for

flerovium

British Dictionary definitions for fl (2 of 3)

abbreviation for

Flight Lieutenant

Florida

Liechtenstein (international car registration)

Word Origin for FL

(for sense 3) from German Fürstentum Liechtenstein Principality of Liechtenstein

British Dictionary definitions for fl (3 of 3)

fl.

abbreviation for

floruit

symbol for

(formerly in the Netherlands) guilder

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