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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Abbreviation of floor. abbreviation, alt-of
2. 2
   Abbreviation of flute. abbreviation, alt-of
3. 3
   Abbreviation of florin. abbreviation, alt-of

Verb

1. 1
   Abbreviation of floruit (“flourished”). abbreviation, alt-of

   "John Lane (fl. 1600–1630)"

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Abbreviation of Florida; Alternative form of FL. abbreviation, alt-of

Synonyms

All synonyms

fla.

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