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ampersand

noun am·per·sand \ˈam-pər-ˌsand\

: a character & that is used for the word and

Full Definition of AMPERSAND

:  a character typically & standing for the word and
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Origin of AMPERSAND

alteration of and (&) per se and, literally, (the character) & by itself (is the word) and
First Known Use: 1835
AMPERSAND Defined for Kids

ampersand

noun am·per·sand \ˈam-pər-ˌsand\

Definition of AMPERSAND for Kids

:  a character & standing for the word and

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