Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

a.b.

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.87 in modern English

Syllables: a.b.
IPA

4

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Able-bodied seaman.

phrase

Initialism of as before.

noun

Initialism of able seaman or able-bodied seaman.

noun

Initialism of artium baccalaureus (“Bachelor of Arts”).

noun

Initialism of assembly bill.

noun

A blank for a person's name, perhaps followed by C.D., etc. for others.

Dated

Example Sentences

"Assuming that A.B. 2098 is ambiguous, the state said, Shubb should adopt a "narrower construction" that avoids constitutional issues by requiring that misinformation include three elements: It is "false" (however that might be determined), it contradicts the "contemporary scientific consensus" (however that might be defined), and it is "contrary to the standard of care" (a concept that the law seems to redefine)."
"I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Her heirs and successors according to law. So help me God!"

Etymology

Abbreviation of able-bodied seaman.

Usage

Dated

Inflected Forms

A.B.s (plural)

Questions

What does a.b. mean?: Able-bodied seaman.
Where does a.b. come from?: Abbreviation of able-bodied seaman.

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