"e/o" meaning in English

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Pronoun

Forms: o [canonical]
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  1. (text messaging) Abbreviation of each other. Tags: Internet, abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: each other
    Sense id: en-e/o-en-pron-d4VISnwv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pronouns

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