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Origin of want ad
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Words nearby want ad
wanna, wannabe, Wanne-Eickel, wannish, want, want ad, wantage, Wantagh, wantaway, wanted, want for nothing
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British Dictionary definitions for want ad
want ad
noun
informal a classified advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, etc, for something wanted, such as property or employment
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