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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun May 8, 1945, the day on which the Allies announced the surrender of German forces in Europe.

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  • noun the date of Allied victory in Europe, World War II

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[V(ictory in) E(urope) Day.]

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