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In early 20th century Australia some common names were abbreviated rather than initialled, often seen on business names. For instance George was Geo. and Charle
by martyvis 3y ago
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 3y agoI'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 3y agoReminds me of the late US menswear store, Jos. A Banks. My dad used to buy his work clothes there.