Oz
1[ oz ]
/ ɒz /
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noun Australian Slang.
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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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1Jocular back formation from Aussie (with voiced sibilant)
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Definition for Oz (3 of 3)
oz.
abbreviation
ounce; ounces.
Origin of oz.
Abbreviation of Italian onza
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British Dictionary definitions for Oz (1 of 2)
oz
oz.
abbreviation for
ounce
Word Origin for oz
from Italian onza
British Dictionary definitions for Oz (2 of 2)
Oz
/ (ɒz) /
noun
Australian slang Australia
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Medical definitions for Oz
oz
abbr.
ounce
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Scientific definitions for Oz
oz
Abbreviation of ounce
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