Calibred

/ˈkælɪbərd/ adjective

Definition

British spelling variant of calibered; having been measured or adjusted to a specific standard or size.

Etymology

British variant of calibered using the -red ending instead of American -ered. This spelling reflects the historical British preference for the French-influenced spelling of calibre versus the American caliber.

Kelly Says

Language travels differently across oceans—the British kept the French spelling 'calibre' while Americans simplified it to 'caliber,' so now the same word looks different depending on which side of the Atlantic wrote it!

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