Definitions

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  • noun An ecclesiastical abbreviation of the Latin Dunelmensis, ‘of Durham.’

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  • noun Dunelmensis

Etymologies

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Abbreviation of “Dunelmensis

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  • Abbreviation of Dunelmensis, '(of) Durham'; unfortunately also the name of a well known soft furnishings shop, leading to various attempted witticisms which graduates of the University of Durham, UK, tend to suffer when stating their qualifications.

    March 13, 2008