R.I.P. (L. requiescat in pace).—May he (she) rest in peace.
R.M.—Royal Mail.
R.N.—Royal Navy.
R.S.V.P. (Fr. Répondez s'il vous plait).—Answer, if you please.
Rt. Hon.—Right Honorable.
R.W.—Right Worthy.
R.W.G.M.—Right Worshipful Grand Master.
Ry.—Railway.
S.—Saint. South. Sunday. Sun.
s.—Second or seconds. Shilling.