English word origin

Etymology of DLC

Abbreviation.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

Initialism of Democratic Leadership Council.

noun

Initialism of downloadable content. · Initialism of diamond-like carbon. · Initialism of dioxin-like compound. · Initialism of dual-listed company.

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Abbreviation.

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