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HBOS.

HBOS, a former British bank and insurance company.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈeɪtʃbɒs/UK
  1. HBOS, a former British bank and insurance company.

    UK · historical
Where this word comes from

Pseudo-acronym, presumed from Halifax plc + Bank of Scotland following a company merger

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