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messrs.


Meanings
  • noun

    A title for a group of gentlemen, typically used in business and formal contexts.

    - "The messrs. at the law firm discussed the case."
    - "Please address your inquiries to the messrs. in charge."

Variants
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Messrs. , Mr , Mr.
Etymology
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Originally comes from the abbreviated form of 'Messieurs' in French, meaning 'Masters' or 'Gentlemen'.


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  1. The abbreviation 'Messrs.' is still commonly used in the UK and some other countries.

  2. The plural form of 'Messieurs' in French is 'Messieurs', which is identical to the singular form. In English, the plural form of 'messrs.' is not the same as the singular form.


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  1. Mr.: A title for an individual gentleman.

  2. Ms.: A title for a lady or a woman.

  3. Mister: An alternative, more formal way of addressing a man.


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In literature, 'messrs.' is often used in formal business correspondence and legal documents.

How to Memorize "messrs."

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of gentlemen in formal attire gathered around a table in a business setting.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the formal title used for a group of gentlemen in business and legal contexts.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word as 'Masters and Gentlemen' or 'Mr. and Gentlemen'.


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