obl.
Americanabbreviation
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oblique.
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oblong.
Example Sentences
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In G. pōtē, obl. pōtā, is used to mean “self.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
Napier, EETS, London, 1894. obl. = oblique. occl. = occasional, occasionally.
From A Concise Anglo-Saxon Dictionary For the Use of Students by Hall, J. R. Clark (John R. Clark)
Emblemes of Love, with verses in Latin, English, and Italian, obl. 4to.:
From Notes and Queries, Number 189, June 11, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Bell, George
Thus, G. chōkarō, a son; chōkarũ, a child; obl. sing. chōkarā.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 "Groups, Theory of" to "Gwyniad" by Various
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