ex

I. preposition Etymology: Latin Date: circa 1755 1. out of ; from: as a. from a specified place or source b. from a specified dam <

a promising calf by Eric XVI ex Heatherbell

> 2. free from ; without: as a. without an indicated value or right — used especially of securities b. free of charges precedent to removal from the specified place with purchaser to provide means of subsequent transportation <

ex dock

> II. noun Etymology: 1ex- Date: 1827 one that formerly held a specified position or place; especially a former spouse III. noun Date: circa 1889 the letter x IV. abbreviation 1. example 2. exchange 3. executive 4. express 5. extra