Meaning & use
esquire
A title of respect placed after a man's name, historically for an English gentleman, and today often for a lawyer.
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The envelope was addressed formally to John Smith, Esquire.
In the United States, many attorneys add 'Esquire' after their names on official letters.
A note on using this word
Esquire is usually abbreviated 'Esq.' and follows the full name; it is rarely used in ordinary conversation.
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