S&M

or S and M

[ es-uhn-em ]

/ ˈɛs ənˈɛm /

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abbreviation

sadomasochism; sadism and masochism.

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Origin of S&M

First recorded in 1965–70

Words nearby S&M

sand lily, sand-lime brick, sand lizard, sandlot, sandlotter, S&M, sandman, sand martin, sand myrtle, Sandor, sand painting

Definition for S&M (2 of 2)

S.&M.

abbreviation Insurance.

stock and machinery.

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M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.
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“I hope he will grow up to be a true comfort to you, M. Pujol,” said Miss Janet.
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Ajoutez cecy, s'il vous plaist, la grande difficult qu'il y a de tirer d'eux les mots mesmes qu'ils ont.
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British Dictionary definitions for S&M

S & M

abbreviation for

sadomasochism

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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