s.v.

See also: sv, Sv, SV, .sv, S/V, and S.V.

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Etymology

Abbreviation of Latin sub verbo or sub voce, plural sub verbis resp. sub vocibus.

Prepositional phrase

s.v. (plural s.vv.)

  1. Used to refer to an entry in a dictionary or encyclopedia: under the word(s) [X]; at headword [X]; at entry [X].
    More information is available in Black's Law Dictionary s.v. mortgage.
    Transcendentalism is a recent school of philosophy (Some Dictionary of Philosophy, s.v. Transcendentalism (School)).
    • 2024, David Golinkin, “Did Rashi Dictate Responsa To His Daughter?”, in Responsa in a Moment, volume 4, page 202:
      You sent me the following from The Jewish Women's Archive, s.v. Learned Women in Traditional Jewish Society:

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Phrase

s.v.

  1. alternative form of s. v.

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