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VL

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. Vulgar Latin.


v.l. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. varia lectio.


VL 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. Vulgar Latin

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vl 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. variant reading

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Etymology

Origin of vl

from Latin varia lectio

Example Sentences

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The Agulhas II, led by Captain K. Bengu, assisted by F. Lighthelm and VL John Shears, has led us through heavy pack ice.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2019

“Sitting out is not an option for our community, ever,” said Maria Teresa Kumar, president of VL Action.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2016

As a result, VL established temporary residence in Georgia and formally adopted the children, with both VL and EL recognized as legal parents by the Georgia court.

From The Guardian • Mar. 7, 2016

Or, for a breakfast revelation, HA & VL serves fragrant bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2015

VL Much to Alex’s relief, at Mass Father Franco made no announcements.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer