"FoLC" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: FoLCs [plural]
Etymology: Acronym of fan of Lois & Clark, seemingly chosen as a homophone of folk. Head templates: {{en-noun|+}} FoLC (plural FoLCs)
  1. (fandom slang) A fan of the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fans (people), Superman Synonyms: FOLC
    Sense id: en-FoLC-en-noun-kOrJvPd9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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          "ref": "1996 March 12, Cheryl Moore, “Tonight's Episode (3/10)”, in alt.tv.lois-n-clark (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "1997 March 10, moulds clinton, “Re: Lois and Clarks mumbles? No. Fumbles.”, in alt.tv.lois-n-clark (Usenet)",
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          "ref": "1998 October 27, Mandy Crustner, “New Lois and Clark Mailing List”, in alt.tv.lois-n-clark (Usenet)",
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