Aug.—August.

Aur.—Aurum, gold.

Auth. Ver.—Authorized Version, (of the Bible.)

Av.—Average; Avenue.

Avoir.—Avoirdupois.

A. Y. M.—Ancient York Masons.

b.—born; book.

B. A.—Bachelor of Arts.

Bal.—Balance.

Balt.—Baltimore.