sq., square: sq. ft., square feet: sq. in., square inches: sq. m., square miles: sq. yds., square yards.

S.R.I. (L. sacrum Romanum imperium), the Holy Roman Empire.

s.s., steamship.

S.S.E., south-south-east.

S.S.W., south-south-west.

S.T.P. (L. sacræ theologia professor), Professor of Theology.

super., superfine.

supp., supplement.

S.W., south-west.

syn., synonym; synonymous.