"A4" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} A4
  1. One in a series of alphanumerics used in many national road systems.
    Sense id: en-A4-en-name-BLFAmN93
  2. (UK, rail transport) A4 class, a class of steam locomotive used on the London and North Eastern Railway. Tags: UK
    Sense id: en-A4-en-name-a0FovnYP Categories (other): British English, Rail transportation, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 56 Disambiguation of Pages with 5 entries: 20 35 8 12 16 0 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 22 30 8 14 18 0 8 Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport
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