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    Fr
    francium.
  • FR
    FR
    family room.
  • fr.
    fr.
    abbreviation
    fragment.
  • Fr.
    Fr.
    abbreviation
    Father.
  • fr
    fr
    abbreviation
    France

Fr

1 American  
Symbol, Chemistry.

  1. francium.

FR 2 American  

  1. Real Estate. family room.

  2. freight release.

fr. 3 American  

abbreviation

plural

fr., frs

  1. fragment.

  2. franc.

  3. from.

Fr. 4 American  

abbreviation

plural

Fr., Frs

  1. Father.

  2. franc.

  3. France.

  4. frater.

  5. French.

  6. Friar.

  7. Friday.

Fr. 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Christianity Father

  2. France

  3. French

  4. the German equivalent of Mrs

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Fr 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Christianity

    1. Frater

    2. Father

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symbol

  1. francium

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FR 3 British  

abbreviation

  1. Faeroes (international car registration)

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fr. 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. franc

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fr 5 British  

abbreviation

  1. France

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Etymology

Origin of Fr.1

(sense 4) from German Frau

Origin of Fr2

(for sense 1a) Latin: brother

Example Sentences

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Fr Brian O'Fearraigh said they had gathered with heavy hearts but also with deep thanksgiving for the musician's life.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

During the funeral, Fr Gormley further reflected on the shock and pain the family are experiencing.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

His ethos on the nexus between faith and politics is quite fittingly described by Fr.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Speaking to Good Morning Ulster, Fr Cushnahan said Cathrene and Ralph Singco had been trying for a baby for "four years" and had celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary the day before the crash.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Sincerely, Lawrence Tushman To: [email protected] Fr: [email protected] Cc: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Jack Hi Melissa, Thank you for being so understanding about this incident with Jack.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio

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