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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Abbreviation of institute. abbreviation, alt-of
2. 2
   Abbreviation of institute. abbreviation, alt-of
3. 3
   Abbreviation of instant: of the current month. abbreviation, alt-of

   "My dearest son, I have at hand your letter of the 26th inst., telling of the termination of your employment."

4. 4
   Abbreviation of institution. abbreviation, alt-of
5. 5
   Abbreviation of instrumental. abbreviation, alt-of

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"My dearest son, I have at hand your letter of the 26th inst., telling of the termination of your employment."

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