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Symbol, Chemistry.(formerly)
samarium.
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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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Definition for Sa (2 of 7)
SA
abbreviation
seaman apprentice.
Definition for Sa (3 of 7)
s.a.1
abbreviation
without year or date.
Origin of s.a.
1From Latin sine annō
Definition for Sa (4 of 7)
s.a.2
abbreviation
semiannual.
sex appeal.
subject to approval.
Definition for Sa (5 of 7)
S/A
Banking. survivorship agreement.
Definition for Sa (6 of 7)
S.A.1
abbreviation
(used in French and Spanish as an abbreviation for corporation.)
Origin of S.A.
1<French société anonyme or Spanish sociedad anónima
Definition for Sa (7 of 7)
S.A.2
abbreviation
Salvation Army.
seaman apprentice.
South Africa.
South America.
South Australia.
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British Dictionary definitions for Sa (1 of 4)
sa
the internet domain name for
Saudi Arabia
British Dictionary definitions for Sa (2 of 4)
Sa
the chemical symbol for (formerly)
samarium
British Dictionary definitions for Sa (3 of 4)
SA
abbreviation for
Word Origin for SA
Spanish: limited company French: limited company
British Dictionary definitions for Sa (4 of 4)
s.a.
abbreviation for
semiannual
sex appeal
sine anno
Word Origin for s.a.
Latin: without date
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Medical definitions for Sa
S-A
abbr.
sinoatrial
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