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Initials (abbreviations)

Scope note

The first letter of each word in a name (as of a person or organization) used to stand for that name.

Term type

AAT
Inscription type

Getty AAT term number

300028709

Broader Terms used

inscription

Equivalent Terms used

initial
initial (abbreviation)
initials

Created

13yrs ago

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