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Cavalier King Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Esq.

What does this Esq. mean?
  

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" is short for "Esquire" and originally was a social rank title above that of mere gentleman. If you want to read more explanation of esquire then please visit the following link. _a_title

— Obaidtariq

  • " is short for "Esquire" and originally was a social rank title above that of mere gentleman.
  • If you want to read more explanation of esquire then please visit the following link.
  • _a_title
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"Esq." is short for "Esquire" and originally was a social rank title above that of mere gentleman. If you want to read more explanation of esquire then please visit the following link.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_esq._a_title
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Thanks a lot obaidtariq! It was really helpful. Emotion: smile
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However, can people make use of that courtesy title nowadays? Actually, I've seen some folks using that.
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Indeed you are right, Esq is not that common these days. This title is mostly used in Europe especially persons who are so styled under the royal family like knight, equerry, rider or horseman. You can Google it for more elaboration ..
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obaidtariqIndeed you are right, Esq is not that common these days. This title is mostly used in Europe especially persons who are so styled under the royal family like knight, equerry, rider or horseman
You're referring to its historic use; it's not used like that at all nowadays.

In the UK it's surviving quite robustly in its abbreviated form Esq. as
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