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powdered sugar.

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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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Words nearby XX

Xun Zi, Xuthus, XUV, Xuzhou, X-wave, XX, XXX, XXXX, XXY syndrome, xylan, xylem

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Example sentences from the Web for XX

Leading the XX-charge on behalf of Abbott was RedState Women, the brand new Abbott-friendly PAC that launched March 12.
The 'RedState Women' Wooing Scheme|Michelle Cottle|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And the music, with the exception of the songs by Lana Del Rey and The xx, is awful.
‘The Great Gatsby’ Debate: Is Baz Luhrmann’s Film Genius or Rubbish?|Marlow Stern, Isabel Wilkinson|May 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
That it received a big co-sign from The xx was just the icing on the cake.
Best Songs of 2012: Frank Ocean, Taylor Swift, Jack White & More (VIDEO)|Marlow Stern|December 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Santorum went on to talk about introducing a bill called Title XX, at which point he was twisting himself in knots.
Rick Santorum’s Beltway Curse Is Hurting His 2012 Campaign|Howard Kurtz|February 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST

A man bearing the honoured name of Allsopp should be appropriately equal to the XX's.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various
The mariage of a man and woman, hee being the husband of xx.
The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1|William Painter
“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene, early when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre” (John xx, 1).
The Bible|John E. Remsburg
I saw the books open; and all were judged according to their works, Rev. xx.
The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love|Emanuel Swedenborg
XX, pp. 76-92; also in the 1909 Smithsonian Report, which is in every public library.
Major Prophets of To-Day|Edwin E. Slosson

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