Meaning of d. | Babel Free
Definitions
- District, as used in case citations.
- Abbreviation of denarius, used for English penny and English pence.
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Abbreviation of doctor, as used in academic degrees. abbreviation, alt-of
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Abbreviation of defence/defense. abbreviation, alt-of, informal
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Abbreviation of dative case. abbreviation, alt-of
Examples
“Alderman Johnson condemns the Reform⟳ Act, and is for going backward, in all things, to the good times. Punch humbly suggests that every man who votes for the Crab Alderman should be punished as follows:— The said voter never to be permitted to travel⟳ by rail, but to journey to York or elsewhere by the very slowest coach. Never to go to Margate by steamboat, but to take⟳ three days to the voyage, per hoy. Never to send⟳ a letter by penny-post, but to pay⟳ 10d. or 13d., as the case may be—the good old price of the good old times.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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