Forms of Address
English, French, and German
Titles are fixed forms of expressions of respect originally spontaneous. (a) ENGLISH; (b) FRENCH; (c) GERMAN. [In the case of each form of…
Forms of Address
(a) "To Her Royal Highness the Princess (Christian name)." If a Duchess-"To Her Royal Highness the Duchess of "Madam." Refer to as "Your…
Forms of Address: Refer
If merely titular Duke or Prince-"Seiner Durchlaucht dem Herzog (or 'Fürsten,' 'Prinzen ') von ." "Durchlauchtigster Herzog (or 'Fürst,' '…
Forms of Address: Herzoginn
If a ruling Duchess or Princess" Ihrer Hoheit der Herzoginn von "Durchlauchtigste Herzoginn (or 'Fürstinn,' ' Prinzessin ')!" " If merely…
Forms of Address: Countess
A Marquess's eldest son takes his father's second title, and is addressed as an Earl or Count. (b) "A Monsieur le Marquis," or "A Madame la…
Forms of Address: Baronet
In case of a "Freiherr" or Baron-"Seiner Hochwohlgeboren dem Herrn Freiherrn (or 'Baron') von -." "Hochwohlgeborener Herr…
Forms of Address: Excellenz
Begin according to rank, and refer to as "Your Excellency." In case of an Officer in the Army or Navy-the professional rank is prefixed to…
Forms of Address: Cardinal
His wife, styled "Lady Mayoress," is personally addressed as "Your Ladyship." 16. Mayor:- 1 "To the Right Worshipful the Mayor of "Sir."…
Forms of Address: French
Abbé, ab-ba. This word properly means father. It is the title of every French clergyman.
Forms of Address: According
Ad valórem. According to value. An ad valórem duty is a certain percentage on the value or price.
Forms of Address: Beau
Bas bleu, hab bluh. A blue stocking or literary lady. Beau ideal, bo e de al.
Forms of Address: Chef
Chacun a son goût, shah kung ah song goo. Every man to his own taste or inclinations. Chargé d'affaires, sharzh daf fair. A person…
Forms of Address: Cordon
Cordon militaire, kor dong me le tair. A line on which troops act and support each other.
Forms of Address: Coupon
Coterie, ko te re. A circle of familiar friends. A set of people. Coup, koo. A stroke. A blow. A scheme.
Forms of Address: Off-hand
Currente calamo. With a running or fluent pen. Off-hand. Custos morum.
Forms of Address: Term
Dies non, di eez non. A day on which courts are not held, as the Sabbath; the Purification, in Hilary Term; the Ascension, in Easter Term…
Forms of Address: Entente
Entente, ong tongt. Understanding. Agreement.
Forms of Address: Exeunt
Exeunt omnes. All go; take their departure.
Forms of Address: Femme
Femme couverte, fam koo vairt. A married woman.
Forms of Address: Hotel
Hors de combat, hor duh kom bah. Out of condition to fight. Hotel de ville, o tell de vil. A town hall.
Forms of Address: Inter
In propriâ persona. In his own proper person, or in person. In puris naturalibus. In a natural state. In a state of nudity. In situ. In its…
Forms of Address: Laudate
Laudate. A term applied to one of the Psalms beginning with the words, "Laudate Dominum," that is to say, Praise ye the Lord."
Forms of Address: Literati
Libretto (It.) A book containing the words of an opera. Litera scripte. Letters that were written.
Forms of Address: Latin
Maison de santé, may zong duh sang tay. An establishment for invalids. Maître d'hôtel, meytr do tell. The manager of an hotel. The…
Forms of Address: Modus
Modus operandi. Manner of operation.
Forms of Address: Meum
Meum et tuum. Meum is Latin for "what is mine" and tuum for "what is thine." A polite way of calling a man a thief, signifying that he does…
Forms of Address: Shades
Nuances, nu aunce. Shades. Colors. Shades of character or opinion. Nudis verbis. In plain words.
Forms of Address: Paris
PAYS LATIN, pay e lag taing. (Lit.) the Latin district. That part of Paris famous for its educational institutes.
Forms of Address: Theatrical
Pieces de théâtre, pyes duh tay autr. Theatrical pieces or compositions.
Forms of Address: Quantum
Quantum. Amount. Due proportion.
Forms of Address: Sans
Sans façon, sah fah song. Without fashion. Unceremonious. Sans tache, sang tash. Without blemish. Unstained.
Forms of Address: Spanish
Secrétaire d'etat, suh kray tair du tah. A secretary of state. Senor, sen yor. A Spanish title or form of address, corresponding to Sir or…
Forms of Address: Sine
Sine die. (Lit.) Without day. Without fixing the time of resuming business. Sine qua non. (Lit.) without which, not. Something absolutely…
Forms of Address: Suave
Suave, soo av.
Forms of Address: Deum
Tapis, tah pee. (Lit.) a carpet. When anything is said to be on the tapis, it means that it has been brought into notice, or that it is…
Forms of Address: Ultra
Ultra. Extreme. Ultras are those who go beyond others in their views. Ultra vires. Beyond one's power; especially beyond the power of a…
Forms of Address: Corporations
Corporations possess implied powers to conduct their business, though such power may not have been directly granted in the charter. The…