What do those initials mean?

**Father Bill** · 16th August 11, 05:33 PM

A request to the Great Rabble:

Half the time that there are initials used, I have no idea what they mean and it consumes several minutes to figure it out... or not.

For the few moments that it takes to type out the whole set of words, might I respectfully point out that it would save the rest of us each a lot more time in wondering, researching, and often just giving up? It slows down the conversation and in fact may exclude some members from some threads if they are uncomfortable or embarassed to ask.

Thanks so very much for your consideration!

**Steve Ashton** · 16th August 11, 05:51 PM

What initials are you confused about Father?
Some of the most common acronyms are listed in our FAQ's but not all that are in use on the forum. If you would post the ones you want meanings for I'll get them included.

**Nick the DSM** · 16th August 11, 05:54 PM

Just in general or particular?

Examples?

**robthehiker** · 16th August 11, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Ashton

our FAQ's

I see what you did there.

**azwildcat96** · 16th August 11, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by robthehiker

I see what you did there.

I saw that too...you beat me to it.

**CMcG** · 16th August 11, 06:10 PM

I forgot to mention PC - Prince Charlie (jacket)

And here is the link to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

I'll re-post the abbreviations from the FAQ here for good measure:

AK - Amerikilt
FK - Freedom Kilt
BK - Bear Kilt
FLS - Freelander Sporran
PK - Pittsburgh Kilt
SWK - Stillwater Kilts
TFCK - 21st Century Kilts
UK- Utilikilt
USAK - USA Kilts

MUG - Male Unbifurcated Garment.

**kc8ufv** · 16th August 11, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

I forgot to mention PC - Prince Charlie (jacket)

Ah, that one could get confusing, because PC could also be Practice Chanter, especially if you are in the music section. Must remember acronyms and initialisms are context sensitive.

**Phil** · 17th August 11, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by kc8ufv

Ah, that one could get confusing, because PC could also be Practice Chanter, especially if you are in the music section. Must remember acronyms and initialisms are context sensitive.

or "politically correct" ....

**Aspiringloser** · 16th August 11, 06:19 PM

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...80/index2.html
In post #13 NB is used - "(NB the visible edge of the deep pleat at the right of the apron is NOT folded over. [Must be a part of that elusive Specification!])"
What does NB mean?

**Father Bill** · 16th August 11, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Aspiringloser

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...80/index2.html
In post #13 NB is used - "(NB the visible edge of the deep pleat at the right of the apron is NOT folded over. [Must be a part of that elusive Specification!])"
What does NB mean?

That one I know! It's from the Latin, nota bene - "note well"