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esquire

/ɛˈskwɪər/ noun · British & US
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noun

A title of respect used for a man, especially one of higher social class or a lawyer. It is often used as a suffix to a man's name, e.g. John Esquire.

Example

"He was addressed as Mr. Esquire during the formal dinner."

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