SP

Shore Patrol.
Specialist.
Submarine Patrol.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.
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Definition for sp (2 of 5)

sp.

special.
species.
specific.
specimen.
spelling.
spirit.

Definition for sp (3 of 5)

Sp.

Spain.
Spaniard.
Also Sp Spanish(def 3).

Definition for sp (4 of 5)

s.p.

without issue; childless.

Origin of s.p.

From the Latin word sine prōle

Definition for sp (5 of 5)

S.P.

Shore Patrol.
Socialist party.
Submarine Patrol.
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British Dictionary definitions for sp (1 of 4)

sp

abbreviation for

without issue

Word Origin for sp

from Latin sine prole

British Dictionary definitions for sp (2 of 4)

SP

abbreviation for

standard play: the standard recording speed on a VCR
starting price

noun

British slang latest information

British Dictionary definitions for sp (3 of 4)

sp.

abbreviation for

special
plural spp species
specific

British Dictionary definitions for sp (4 of 4)

Sp.

abbreviation for

Spain
Spaniard
Spanish
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