Messrs.

//ˈmɛs.ɚz// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Mr. (“Mister”) form-of, formal, plural

    "Bradshaw tells me to note "the square tower and short spire of its ancient church", observing also that "there are several paper mills in the neighbourhood", of which "that of the Messrs. Dickinson and Longman, at Two Waters, deserves a visit"."

  2. 2
    plural of M. (“Monsieur”) form-of, formal, plural

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marmar.mistermr

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"Bradshaw tells me to note "the square tower and short spire of its ancient church", observing also that "there are several paper mills in the neighbourhood", of which "that of the Messrs. Dickinson and Longman, at Two Waters, deserves a visit"."

Etymology

Abbreviation of French Messieurs or English messieurs.

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