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English word origin

Etymology of QF

Abbreviation

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Initialism of quarter final.

adj

Initialism of quick-firing.

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

Abbreviation

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Abbreviation of drone fighter: a formerly crewed fighter aircraft turned into a drone, which may be towed, autonomous, or, remotely piloted; usually single use, usually a practice target

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

Q (“dorne aircraft”) + F (“fighter aricraft”)

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  • Compound componentQen
  • Compound componentFen
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