"f/k/a" meaning in English

See f/k/a in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Preposition

Forms: a [canonical]
Etymology: Initialism of formerly known as. Etymology templates: {{m|en|formerly}} formerly, {{m|en|known}} known, {{m|en|as}} as Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=}} a, {{en-prep}} a
  1. Having previously had the specified name. Related terms: a/k/a

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