RFC
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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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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Example sentences from the Web for RFC
Not only was Dawes, like Hoover, a prominent Republican; he was also an ex-RFC official.
For six months he held two full-time positions: head of the RFC and chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.
The purpose of the RFC was to pump capital into failing institutions, including banks.
I get $8.00 from the RFC and prunes, rice, and a little dried milk.
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British Dictionary definitions for RFC
RFC
abbreviation for
Royal Flying Corps
Rugby Football Club
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