&c.

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Abbreviation 1.2.1 Quotations 1.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

From an orthographic variant of etc., in which the script of the e and t merged (ligature) to become & and then &.

[edit] Abbreviation

&c.

1. (archaic) etc.; et cetera.

[edit] Quotations

• 1612: George Wither, Epithalamia, Or Nuptiall Poems Upon the Most Blessed and Happie Mariage Betweene the High and Mightie Prince Frederick the Fifth, Count Palatine of the Rhein, &c., and Princesse Elizabeth, Sole Daughter to Iames, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland
• 1739: W. (William) Webster, Remarks on The Divine Legation of Moses, &c. in Several Letters - If I had not done amongst them the Works that no other Man did, they had not had Sin, &c. John 15:24
• 1902: William Paton Buchan, Plumbing: A Text-book to the Practice of the Art Or Craft of the Plumber - Where a Geyser or hot-water heater is used it is a good and wise precaution to see that the bath-room, &c., when it is used is well ventilated.
• 1977: K. P. Punnoose, Bookdealers in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka &c.

[edit] See also

• &
• c.