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English word origin

Etymology of nos

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

plural of no

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

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative form of nos. Abbreviation of numbers.

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

Etymology tree English no. Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ms Proto-Indo-European *-omsder. Proto-Germanic *-anzder.? Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂m̥s Proto-Germanic *-ōz Proto-Germanic *-ōsder.? Old English -as Middle English -es English -s English nos From no. + -s.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Acronym of nitrous oxide system. · Abbreviation of nitrous oxide (“N₂O”).

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