Meaning & use
Messrs
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Used as a plural courtesy title before the names of two or more men, or in the name of a firm.
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The invitation was addressed to Messrs. Harrison and Cole.
The law firm of Messrs Whitfield & Sons has operated downtown for a century.
A note on using this word
"Messrs" is the plural of "Mr.", borrowed from the French "messieurs"; it is largely restricted to formal or old-fashioned business correspondence.
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