R. & I.
1 Americanabbreviation
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Etymology
Origin of R. & I.1
From Latin Rēx et Imperātor
Origin of R. & I.2
From Latin Rēgīna et Imperātrīx
Example Sentences
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Now she’s gone, we pray that she R. I. P-E-A-C-E.
From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2020
SCITUATE, R. I. — Foresters began noticing the patches of dying pines and denuded oaks, and grew concerned.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2019
Rera, M., Clark, R. I. & Walker, D. W. Intestinal barrier dysfunction links metabolic and inflammatory markers of aging to death in Drosophila.
From Nature • Nov. 28, 2017
Stallone, who wrote the film, led the tributes to its director, posting on Instagram: "R. I. P. I'm sure you will soon be directing Hits in Heaven- Thank you , Sly."
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2017
The experience was not lost on the painters, and doubtless some of the sketches of the “Prelude to the Great Storm” will grace the R. A. and R. I. walls in May next.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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