m.p.

melting point.
(in prescriptions) in the manner prescribed; as directed.

Origin of m.p.

From the Latin word modō praescrīptō

M.P.

or MP

Member of Parliament.
Metropolitan Police.
military police.
Military Policeman.
Mounted Police.

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Word Origin and History for m.p.

M.P.

1917, abbreviation of military police, which is recorded from 1827.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper