B.A., Baccalaureus Artium=Bachelor of Arts; British America; British Association.
bach. Bachelor.
B. & F.B.S. British and Foreign Bible Society.
bal. Balance.
Bap., Bapt. Baptist.
bap., bapt. Baptised.
bar. Barometer; Barrel.
Bar. Barrister.
Bart., Bt. Baronet.
bat., batt. Battalion; Battery.