DNF

DNF
 adj.— «The worst finish has been dropped in computing the standing in classes that have completed five or more races): dns–did not start; pms–premature start; dnc–did not compete; dnf did not finish.» —“Winds helpful to U.S. sailor in CORK event” Globe and Mail (Toronto, Can.) Aug. 30, 1978. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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