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- phrase dated
etc. , abbreviation ofet cetera .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Grant of Ciiftom as abot-c to the vill of Nottingham • i-ondon, pro muragio for a certain term &c.
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More special and peculiar to the office of some church governors only, as the power of preaching the gospel, dispensing the sacraments, &c., which is only committed to the ministers of the gospel, and which they, as ministers, may execute, in virtue of their office.
The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London
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Domini, "&c., which is rendered:" Forthon hidydan Drihtnes spræce ægwaes
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With the ponies it does not seem so horrid, as there must be a good deal of grain, &c., which is not fully digested.
Scott's Last Expedition Volume I Robert Falcon Scott 1890
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Brahman, although mentioned in another passage, only admits of being connected with the passage under discussion; for the demand for an object is fully satisfied by the being made of mind, &c., which is mentioned in that very passage itself; in order to supply the object we have merely to change the case-terminations of the words 'manomayah prânasarîrah,' &c.
The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Ramanuja — Sacred Books of the East, Volume 48 George Thibaut 1881
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&c., which is sharply taxed by orthodox divines of foreign churches.
The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London
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_Ulmaria_, &c., which is the better way: This is to be done at the latter end of October, for the autumnal sowing; and in the lighter ground about February for the vernal: For other seminations in general; some divide the spring in three parts; the beginning, middle, and end; and the like of the autumn both for sowing and planting, and accordingly prepare for the work such nursery furniture, as seems most agreeable to the season.
Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees John Evelyn 1663
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When a Petition ends with "Your Petitioner shall ever pray, &c." what form of words does the "&c." represent?
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At present it is absurdly easy to tot up your daily calories, &c.
The Volokh Conspiracy » The Double Standard of Libertarian Paternalism 2010
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Actually, I see Pete Doherty is 'playing' he tries his best with what God neglected to give him, bless him; looks, any sort of talent, intelligence, a point to his life &c.
JACKO WHACKED. 2009
fbharjo commented on the word &c.
How easy?
May 12, 2012
alexz commented on the word &c.
I tend to see the &c. symbol used in the early 1800 dictionaries.
March 12, 2013
ry commented on the word &c.
I use it as often as I can (to wit, as remains below the annoyance threshold of my coworkers and clients)
March 13, 2013
yarb commented on the word &c.
I much prefer this to etc and use it frequently.
March 13, 2013
bilby commented on the word &c.
I can't write the & symbol. Some kind of symbol dyslexia I think. So &c is out, unless I type it, and spend too much time in front of keyboards and screens as it is.
March 13, 2013