Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a. n. other

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.11 in modern English

Syllables
a. n. other
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A formulaic name that is substituted for that of a person whose name or identity is not known, or not relevant; typically used when exhibiting an example.

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Etymology

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Questions

What does a. n. other mean?
A formulaic name that is substituted for that of a person whose name or identity is not known, or not relevant; typically used when exhibiting an example.
Where does a. n. other come from?
From another, punctuating the initials and surname.

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