(in names of Spanish derivation) a contraction of de and the article el:
Estanislao del Campo.
(in names of Italian derivation) a contraction of di and the article il: Giovanni del Monte.
delegate; delegation.
delete; deletion.
delineavit.
First recorded in 1900–05; short form of delta
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Outside Aldea del Fresno, on the eastern edge of the vast fires, evacuated locals lined up in cars in the hope of being allowed to returning to properties and pets.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia came to visit them and the other evacuees from Aldea del Fresno there on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Pogacar’s signature gesture came the next day when he served as a companion to teammate Isaac del Toro, and helped del Toro secure the white jersey as the Tour’s best young rider.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Aldea del Fresno and some other areas in the region have been evacuated.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
There were wedges of yellow cheese, but no balls of cheese like the white queso del país wrapped in banana leaves sold in bakeries all over Puerto Rico.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
Am. del. on economics and reparation clauses; economic adviser for the Am.
From The Mirrors of Washington by Kirby, John
"F. Bonneville del. et sculpsit" is its whole history.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel
Joutel del., from a photograph by the author.
From Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work by Packard, A. S. (Alpheus Spring)
Williams del. and sculpt.Published by W. Marsden, 1810.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
Del. Delaware; Delegate. del., delt., delineavit='He drew it,' put after the draftsman's name on an engraving. demon.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
A clinical pharmacist from Wilmington, Del., Martin once enjoyed taking generous tastes of the potato salad and other side dishes she was preparing for her family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
During opening remarks, she told Brendan Shannon, the Wilmington, Del., judge overseeing the case, that she and her friends flocked there for piercings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
Shortly after, the White House announced Biden had tested positive for COVID-19, and was headed to his Rehoboth Beach, Del., home to rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2024
Navient, based in Wilmington, Del., has not publicized the discharge program that helped Ms. Maynard.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
Out of the corner of my eye, I see Piper talking to Del. If he goes for this, everyone else will too.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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