"& cetera" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: A use of the ligature & to stand for the et in et cetera. Etymology templates: {{m|en|&}} &, {{m|la|et}} et, {{m|en|et cetera}} et cetera Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=& cetera}} & cetera
  1. Alternative spelling of et cetera Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: et cetera Synonyms: &c., &c

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