"B & D" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} B & D (uncountable)
  1. (BDSM) Abbreviation of bondage and discipline. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable Alternative form of: bondage and discipline Categories (topical): BDSM Synonyms: B and D, B/D, BD
    Sense id: en-B_&_D-en-noun-I4PB1Bg8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality
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          "ref": "1993 December 3, “Variations”, in The Boston Phoenix, volume 22, number 49, Boston, Mass.: The Phoenix Media Communications Group, Adult Services, page 3:",
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