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		martyvis on Sept 19, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A basic guide to using Asian names In early 20th century Australia some common names were abbreviated rather than initialled, often seen on business names. For instance George was Geo. and Charles was Chas.

NoMoreNicksLeft on Sept 19, 2023 | [–]

I've only ever heard of this in the context of some Roman Latin inscriptions on grave markers.

If I'm not mistaken, some of those can't be interpreted at all because they're ambiguous.

anotheruser13 on Sept 19, 2023 | [–]

Reminds me of the late US menswear store, Jos. A Banks. My dad used to buy his work clothes there.

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