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abbreviation

Indo-European (def. 1).

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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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Words nearby IE

Idumaea, Idun, idyll, idyllic, idyllist, IE, IEA, iechyd da, IED, IEE, I.E.E.E.

Definition for IE (2 of 4)

-ie

The noun-forming suffix -ie, originally the Scottish spelling of -y2, first appears about 1400 in pet names and has spread into general usage. It is used to form words that are usually informal (birdie, doggie), and to form endearing or familiar names (Millie, Susie) or familiar diminutives (sweetie).
Also -y .

Definition for IE (3 of 4)

i.e.
[ ahy-ee ]
/ ˈaɪˈi /

abbreviation

that is; that is to say; in other words: They spent their last day at camp enjoying their two favorite activities, i.e., swimming and ziplining.Our writers do a lot of research to avoid anachronisms—i.e., those errors that confuse the times of our stories with later times in history.

Origin of i.e.

From Latin id est

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH i.e.

e.g., i.e. (see confusables note at e.g.)

Definition for IE (4 of 4)

I.E.

abbreviation

Indo-European.
Industrial Engineer.
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British Dictionary definitions for IE (1 of 4)

ie

the internet domain name for

Ireland

British Dictionary definitions for IE (2 of 4)

IE

abbreviation for

Indo-European (languages)

British Dictionary definitions for IE (3 of 4)

-ie

suffix forming nouns

a variant of -y 2

British Dictionary definitions for IE (4 of 4)

i.e.

abbreviation for

id est

Word Origin for i.e.

Latin: that is (to say); in other words
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Cultural definitions for IE

i.e.

An abbreviation for id est, a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” It indicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow: “Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to work eight hours a day.” (Compare e.g.)

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