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derv

UK/dɜːv/ US/dɝv/ uncommon uk

noun

1.

diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines; from d(iesel) e(ngine) r(oad) v(ehicle)

Origin

Initialism of diesel engine road vehicle.

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