Belf
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Shortened form of Belfast taking all the letters of the first syllable and the first consonant of the second syllable.[1]
Pronunciation
[edit]- Rhymes: -ɛlf
Proper noun
[edit]Belf
- (after a qualification) Queen's University of Belfast, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 4.
- ^ Oxford University Calendar Style Guide 2015, page 14.