poss.

American

abbreviation

possession.
possessive.
possible.
possibly.

poss. ¹ British

abbreviation

possession
possessive
possible
possibly

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poss ² British

/ pɒs /

verb

(tr) to wash (clothes) by agitating them with a long rod, pole, etc

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Etymology

Origin of poss

of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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An attorney representing White in the murder case, Jamy Poss, declined to comment.

From Seattle Times

Gen. James Poss made that comment, he was the U.S.

From Salon

Gen. Poss was one of nearly two dozen ex-military officers who, starting in 2010, were put into positions at the FAA to oversee drone integration research.

From Salon

Poss was preparing to leave the Pentagon and move over to the Federal Aviation Administration.

From Salon

“Our largest worry is that these issues are only going to become more common as companies, communities and individuals compete for scarce water resources,” state Land Office spokeswoman Angie Poss said.

From Washington Times

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