What do those initials mean?

[Steve Ashton]

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]

Just in general or particular?

Examples?

[robthehiker]

our FAQ's

I see what you did there.

[azwildcat96]

I see what you did there.

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

[CMcG]

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]

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]

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" ....

[English Bloke]

I'm with you Father Bill... English is a beautiful and expressive language all it's forms (British, North American, Australian and others) I don't think we should be chopping it up into 'txtspk'. That's only my opinion of course.

[English Bloke]

Personal Computer?

[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?