inst., instant—that is, the present month.

in trans. (L. in transitu), on the passage.

I.O.U., three letters being identical in sound with the three words “I owe you,”—written as a simple acknowledgment for money lent, followed by sum and signature.

Ir., Ireland; Irish.

i.q. (L. idem quod), the same as.

J.P., Justice of the Peace.

K.C.B., Knight Commander of the Bath (Great Britain).

K.G., Knight of the Garter (Great Britain).

K.G.C., Knight of the Grand Cross (Great Britain).

K.G.C.B., Knight of the Grand Cross of the Bath (Great Britain).