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O.S.
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A quick definition of O.S.:
Term: O.S.
Definition: O.S. stands for Old Style.
Old Style refers to a style of writing numbers and letters that was used in the past. It is different from the modern style that we use today.
A more thorough explanation:
O.S.
Abbreviation for "Old Style."
- The date on the tombstone read "April 3, 1750 O.S."
- The book was printed in 1890 O.S.
O.S. stands for "Old Style" and is used to indicate a date that was recorded using the Julian calendar, which was replaced by the Gregorian calendar in most countries in the 16th century. The examples show how O.S. is used to indicate a date that was recorded using the Julian calendar.