q. v.—Quod vide, which see; Quantum vis, as much as you will.
℞.—Recipe, take; Response, in church books.
R.—Regina, Queen; Rex, King; River; Rood; Rod.
R. A.—Royal Academy; Royal Academician; Royal Artillery.
R. A.—Royal Arch; Royal Association.
R. E.—Royal Engineers.
Rec.—Recipe; Recorder.
Recd.—Received.
Rec. Sec.—Recording Secretary.
Rect.—Rector; Receipt.