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tv star collector · 03-30-2006, 06:57 PM

Does anyone know WHY the abbreviation for pounds is "lbs."? And why does
"Rx" stand for prescription? Those have always puzzled me.

Ireneparalegal · 03-30-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Does anyone know WHY the abbreviation for pounds is "lbs."? And why does
"Rx" stand for prescription? Those have always puzzled me.

check this link:http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-quer...x&string=exact

swedeace · 03-30-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tv star collector

Does anyone know WHY the abbreviation for pounds is "lbs."? And why does
"Rx" stand for prescription? Those have always puzzled me.

Some abbreviations originate from Latin or Greek or other languages. I do know that "lbs." is Latin.

Word origins are always interesting....

tv star collector · 03-30-2006, 07:18 PM

So, "Rx" is derived from radix, the Latin word for prescription. And "lbs." comes
from the Latin word libra, which means both balance and pound weight. Thanks!

Family Ties Forever! · 03-31-2006, 12:27 AM

What does mmk mean? I've seen a few people use that abbrevation, but I'm not sure what it stands for.

swedeace · 03-31-2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by _Jen_

What does mmk mean? I've seen a few people use that abbrevation, but I'm not sure what it stands for.

I was wondering the same thing because I have also seen some people use "lolz" before. I checked them out on www.urbandictionary.com According to this slang dictionary, "mmk" is like saying, "Mmmmm...okay" in a shortened manner. Here's the URL:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mmk

Czas na Zywiec · 03-31-2006, 03:41 AM

internet slang is the worst. I had a hell of a time figuring out what IIRC meant.

Sara Micelli · 04-01-2006, 03:51 AM

What DOES IIRC mean?

stella · 04-01-2006, 04:35 AM

IIRC = If I recall correctly

robyrob · 04-01-2006, 02:20 PM

at first I was confused by LOLZWTFPDQBYOBBBBQ - but then i realized that the 4th "B" was just a typo.

Ireneparalegal · 04-01-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

at first I was confused by LOLZWTFPDQBYOBBBBQ - but then i realized that the 4th "B" was just a typo.

Polniaczek033 · 04-01-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

at first I was confused by LOLZWTFPDQBYOBBBBQ - but then i realized that the 4th "B" was just a typo.

Dude111 · 04-15-2026, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stella

IIRC = If I recall correctly

Wow I didnt know what this meant!

Very good thread -- Informative

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03-30-2006, 07:18 PM	#4
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	So, "Rx" is derived from radix, the Latin word for prescription. And "lbs." comes from the Latin word libra, which means both balance and pound weight. Thanks!

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stella Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 392	IIRC = If I recall correctly