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American English to British English Dictionary - X

"X - Y" or "X and Y"

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Xerox

Photocopy. A trade name used as a generic term in the USA.

Xing

Sometimes used as an abbreviation for "crossing", particularly on road signs. A "Ped Xing" is a pedestrian crossing.

XYZ

Examine your zipper (check your flies). Pronounced ex-why-zee.
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