varsity
var·sity
noun
1.
a British abbreviation of `university''; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
2.
a team representing a college or university
Origin
First attested in the mid-17th century. Clipping of univarsity, reflecting an archaic pronunciation of university.
Phrases
- junior varsity
- varsity jacket
- varsity letter
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