omnibusses
nəˌbʌs, -bəs noun
1.
bus ( def 1 ).
2.
a volume of reprinted works of a single author or of works related in interest or theme.
adjective
3.
pertaining to, including, or dealing with numerous objects or items at once: an omnibus bill submitted to a legislature.
Origin:
1820–30; < French < Latin: for all (dative plural of omnis)
1820–30; < French < Latin: for all (dative plural of omnis)
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| —n , pl -buses | |
| 1. | a less common word for bus |
| 2. | Also called: omnibus volume a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume |
| 3. | Also called: omnibus edition a television or radio programme consisting of two or more programmes broadcast earlier in the week |
| —adj | |
| 4. | (prenominal) of, dealing with, or providing for many different things or cases |
| [C19: from Latin, literally: for all, from omnis all] | |
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Omnibusses
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
omnibus
1829, "four-wheeled public vehicle with seats for passengers," from Fr. (voiture) omnibus "(carriage) for all, common (conveyance)," from L. omnibus "for all," dat. pl. of omnis "all" (see omni-). Introduced by Laffitte in Paris, 1820. In ref. to legislation, the word is recorded
from 1842. Meaning "man or boy who assists a waiter at a restaurant" is attested from 1888 (cf. busboy).
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