"14K" meaning in All languages combined

See 14K on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Uncertain. It is suggested that there were originally 14 members who were part of the Kuomintang, or that 14 was the road number of a former headquarters and K stands for Kowloon. Etymology templates: {{unc|en}} Uncertain Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} 14K
  1. A large triad organization based in Hong Kong. Wikipedia link: 14K Triad Categories (topical): Crime Categories (place): Hong Kong
    Sense id: en-14K-en-name-yPu8GdLe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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