ex
1. ex \'eks\ n : the letter x
2. ex \(.)eks\ pp [L] 1: out of : FROM : as 1a: from a specified place or
source 1b: from a specified dam 2: free from : WITHOUT : as 2a: without
an indicated value or right - used esp. of securities 2b: free of charges
precedent to removal from the specified place with pur chaser to provide
means of subsequent transportation {~ dock}
Webster's English Dictionary