FMZ
from Fancyclopedia 2 ca. 1959 and Fancyclopedia 1 ca. 1944
(Brazier:Joquel) Abbreviation for fanzine. Pronounced "femz" but distinguished from "femmes" by accompanying the latter word with a whistle and descriptive gesture.

While it is an abbreviation for fanzine, it actually comes from "Fan MagaZine".

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