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This document discusses the history and use of abbreviations and acronyms in American slang. It begins in the late 1830s in Boston and spread across the US. Early acronyms included OK, NG, and PDQ. By the late 19th century, specialized groups like students, soldiers, and nurses developed their own slang terms using abbreviations. Examples include "GTO" meaning "gone to Texas" and "W.C." meaning "water closet." The use of cryptic abbreviations extended to topics like drugs, sex, and crime. Overall, the docum

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