As a proper noun benz
is (automotive|trademark|informal) short form of mercedes-benz.
As a noun merc is
(slang) a mercenary.
benz
English
Proper noun
(Benzes)
(automotive, trademark, informal) Short form of Mercedes-Benz.
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merc
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(slang) A car.
- His dad's well rich: he's got a Merc and two BMWs.