English word origin

Etymology of XLR

From a part number prefix from the 1950s.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A kind of electrical connector, circular and having between three and seven pins, primarily used with professional audiovisual and stage lighting equipment.

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

From a part number prefix from the 1950s.

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Source etymology 2

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adj

Initialism of extra long range. · Abbreviation of X-chromosome linked recessive.

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

Abbreviation

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