"e-quainted" meaning in All languages combined

See e-quainted on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more e-quainted [comparative], most e-quainted [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of e- + acquainted Etymology templates: {{blend|en|e-|acquainted}} Blend of e- + acquainted Head templates: {{en-adj}} e-quainted (comparative more e-quainted, superlative most e-quainted)
  1. (Internet) Acquainted by means of online communication. Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet Related terms: e-quaintance
    Sense id: en-e-quainted-en-adj-wxh9sInS Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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