Meanings
noun
alternative Messrs · alternative Mssrs. · alternative Mssrs
- formalpluralplural of Mr. (“Mister”)
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".
2024 August 7, Stephen Roberts, “Bradshaw's Britain: destination Bletchley”, in RAIL, number 1015, page 58 - formalpluralplural of M. (“Monsieur”)
Origin
Abbreviation of French Messieurs or English messieurs.
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