RI

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abbreviation

Rhode Island (approved especially for use with zip code).

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Other definitions for RI (2 of 3)

R.I.¹

abbreviation

Queen and Empress.

Origin of R.I.

From Latin Rēgīna et Imperātrīx

Other definitions for RI (3 of 3)

R.I.²

abbreviation

King and Emperor.

Origin of R.I.

From Latin Rēx et Imperātor

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How to use RI in a sentence

For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
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As Americans, we still have a right to air both our dirty laundry and our R-Rated films.
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After a successful summer working alongside R, he officially offered her the reigns of La Domaine.
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“No one else anywhere has had this much experience dealing with couples,” explained R.
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After a stint with a replacement Head Mistress went sour, R seriously considered shutting down La Domaine for good.
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Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip; R was a Robber, and wanted a whip.
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"To R——," replied the man, as he turned silently and sullenly to retrace his steps.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
James I. sent forth his famous "Counterblast" and in the strongest manner condemned its use.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Clinical study of the blood may be discussed under the following heads: I. Hemoglobin.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
Ego r improbaui, veritus scilicet, ne vel Galli, vel eti Gtiles hoc interpretartur in fidei nostr iniuri.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for RI

abbreviation for

Regina et Imperatrix

Rex et Imperator

Rhode Island

Royal Institution

religious instruction

(Republic of) Indonesia (international car registration)

Word Origin for RI

(sense 1) Latin: Queen and Empress (sense 2) Latin: King and Emperor (sense 6) R(epublic of) I(ndonesia)

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