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S&H

abbreviation

Definition of S&H

shipping and handling

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sh

interjection \ sh often prolonged \

Definition of sh

—used often in prolonged or rapidly repeated form to urge or command silence or less noise

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First Known Use of sh

1847

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sh

abbreviation

Definition of sh

share

S&H Defined for English Language Learners

sh

interjection

Definition of sh for English Language Learners

  • —used to tell someone to be quiet

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SH

abbreviation

medical Definition of SH

serum hepatitis

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