Dg Definition & Meaning

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Etymology

Examples

dg 1 American

1. decigram; decigrams.

D.G. 2 American

abbreviation

1. by the grace of God.

D.G. 3 American

abbreviation

1. Director General.

DG 1 British

abbreviation

1. Deo gratias

2. director-general

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 dg 2 British

abbreviation

1. decigram

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Etymology

Origin of D.G.

From Latin Deī grātiā

Example Sentences

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It also illustrates c, g, and dg, followed by silent e.

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In words containing dg, as in judge and lodge, the d gives the g the soft sound, and there is no need to retain the e before adding a suffix, as in judgment.

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