esquire

     

Esquire (abbreviate Esq.) is a term denoting social status. Always rather vague in its extent, the term carries little social distinction today outside of the United States. Within the U.S., its use as a postnominal honorific is to indicate licensed attorneys.

Trivia about esquire

  • In English law, it's a title above a gentleman & below a knight; in the U.S., it's usually added to the name of an attorney
  • Every January this magazine runs "Dubious Achievement Awards"
  • In January 1992 this magazine for men celebrated 30 years of dubious achievements
  • Mike Lupica's strong opinions appear monthly in this Hearst Corporation "Magazine for Men"
  • A candidate for knighthood in medieval times, or an English country gentleman
  • This 7-letter courtesy title for lawyers is never used in a personal introduction
  • This title once used only for men can now be used on letters sent to women, especially lawyers
  • Despite its name, you don't have to be a lawyer to enjoy this men's mag. full of wit, style & "Dubious Achievements"
  • This Way In,This Way Out,Man at His Best

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