Zeitgeist (Ger.). The spirit of the times.

Abbreviations and Contractions in Common Use.

a or @.—At.

A.B.—Bachelor of Arts.

Abp.—Archbishop.

a/c. or acct.—Account.

A.D. (L. Anno Domini).—In the year of our Lord.

A.D.C.—Aide-de-camp.