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English word origin

Etymology of MSL

Abbreviation.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

Initialism of Mars Science Laboratory.

noun

Initialism of mean sea level. · Initialism of maritime/marine security, large; a type of cutter or (sovereignty, freedom-of-navigation, surveillance/reconnaissance) patrol vessel/craft/boat/ship.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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