"WIC" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. Acronym of women, infants and children. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: women, infants and children
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  2. Acronym of walk-in closet. Tags: abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: walk-in closet
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