n.

proper noun

placeholder for a particular name to be specified

Meanings

n.1

noun
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of note.
  2. abbreviationlawAbbreviation of footnote.
  3. abbreviationgrammarAbbreviation of noun.
  4. abbreviationAbbreviation of north.
  5. abbreviationhuman sciencesAbbreviation of intransitive (“neutral”).
adjectiven. (not comparable)
  1. abbreviationnot comparablegrammarAbbreviation of neuter.
  2. abbreviationnot comparableAbbreviation of northern.

N.2

proper noun

alternative N

  1. liturgicalChristianityplaceholder for a particular name to be specified

    ℣. The continuation (or beginning) of the holy Gospel according to N. ℟. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

    1962, Roman Catholic Sunday Missal Booklet, Angelus Press, page 15
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    Which in the first place, we offer up to Thee for Thy holy Catholic Church, that it may please Thee to grant her peace, to protect, unite and govern her throughout the world, together with Thy servant N. our Pope, N. our Bishop, and all true believers and professors of the Catholic and Apostolic Faith. Be mindful, O Lord, of Thy servants and handmaids N. and N. (the priest calls to mind the living he wants to pray for) and for all here present, whose faith and devotion are known to Thee, for whom we offer, or who offer up to Thee this sacrifice of praise for themselves and all those dear to them, for the redemption of their souls, the hope of their safety and salvation : who now pay their vows to Thee, the eternal, living and true God.

    1945, The Saint Andrew Daily Missal, page 972

N.3

noun
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of north.
  2. abbreviationgrammarAbbreviation of nominative case.
adjective
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of northern.

Origin

  1. LatinN.
  2. EnglishN.

Borrowed from Latin N., or an abbreviation of name.

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Translations

Latin N.
  • N.placeholder name
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