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clipped form — n. a shortened form of a word, as pike (for turnpike) or fan (for fanatic) … English World dictionary
clipped form — clipped′ form n. ling. a word formed by dropping one or more syllables from a longer word or phrase with no change in meaning, as deli from delicatessen or flu from influenza[/ex] … From formal English to slang
clipped form — a word formed by dropping one or more syllables from a longer word or phrase with no change in meaning, as deli from delicatessen or flu from influenza. Also called clipped word, clipping, shortening. Cf. back clipping, fore clipping … Useful english dictionary
Clipped Tag — The Clipped Tag is a radio frequency identification tag designed to enhance consumer privacy. Radio frequency identification or RFID is an identification technology in which information stored in semiconductor chips contained in RFID tags is… … Wikipedia
short form — noun a) A word with the same meaning as another formed by removing one or more of the syllables of the longer word, and considered a word in its own right rather than an abbreviation. Tux is a short form of tuxedo . b) Particularly in Slavonic… … Wiktionary
Bearer Form — A security not registered in the issuing corporation s books but that is payable to its bearer (the person possessing it). Securities can be issued in two forms: registered or bearer. Registered form means the issuing firm keeps records of a… … Investment dictionary
clippedform — clipped form (klĭpt) n. A word formed by dropping one or more syllables from a polysyllabic word, such as gas from gasoline or phone from telephone. Also called clipping. * * * … Universalium
Miles Master — Master Role advanced trainer Manufacturer Phillips and Powis Aircraft Ltd Designer F. G. Miles … Wikipedia
clip — clip1 [klip] vt. clipped, clipping [ME clippen < ON klippa] 1. to cut or cut off with shears or scissors 2. to cut (an item) out of (a newspaper, magazine, etc.) 3. a) to cut short b) to shorten … English World dictionary
List of shibboleths — Below are listed various examples of shibboleths. Note that many apocryphal shibboleths exist, and that since, by definition, shibboleths rely on stereotypical pronunciation traits, they may not accurately describe the speech of all members of… … Wikipedia
