Aberd

English

Etymology

Shortened form of Aberdeen taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable.[1]

Proper noun

Aberd

  1. (after a qualification) University of Aberdeen, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 4.
  2. ^ Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 14.

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