MANPAD en · NOUN
Etymology
Back-formation from MANPADS, as though the S in the acronym had been the plural marker -s.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, rare) Alternative form of MANPADS (“a handheld anti-aircraft missile”).
alt of MANPADS
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANPADs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |