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The plural of sir is sirs. The plural of Mr is Messrs. So, Dear Sirs, to a group of men whose names you don't know (or need to use) and Messrs Rolls and Royce built cars for the rich and famous.
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The proper use in written correspondence of military ranks and ratings can be mind-boggling. The following rules are organized according to where such titles appear in a letter.
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Although most of the illustrations have been specially prepared for this book, there remains a number of figures of apparatus for permission to use which I have to thank Messrs. Baird Tatlock, Ltd., Messrs. ... Related Tags when to use messrs walter microscopes walter microscope walter microscopes review proper use of messrs...
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I am working on my annual Christmas greetings and a number of the recipients are same-sex couples. I wish to use the proper term in the proper way. How should I use Messrs. and Mmes (if at all)?
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First, is it still appropriate to address a card to two gentlemen with Messrs.? Second, is it considered appropriate etiquette to address a card ... If you need to put the company name on the envelope for proper delivery, rather than using ATTN: use “Mr. John Smith” on the top line, and “c/o Company Name” on line two.
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Use the full name in standard writing unless the person uses an initial as part of his or her name. Initials may be used in lists and addresses if appropriate. ... Social titles before a proper name are capitalized. All but Miss and Master are abbreviated and end with a period.
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englishplus.com/grammar/00000053.htm
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I am not aware of Messrs. being used that way in proper native English. The only possible use may be 'the Messrs. of the Dump Aload Company' in reference to the [exclusively] male members of the board or management of the company.
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Yolanda Broad: Looks like the safest guess, given that we have no idea whether the "etc." are proper names or not. ... Nikki Scott-Despaigne: In UK? we use Messrs. as plural for Mister/Mr. - once commonly found in nmaes of firms - Messrs Smith, Bloggs and C°, altho' less common noadays. Still used in formal situations...
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