Esq (Noun)
Meaning
A title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The honor roll included Mr. Edward Hastings, esq.
- James Bottomley, esq., a respected landowner in the community, hosted the annual harvest festival.
- Mr. John Lee, esq., graciously accepted the award for his charitable contributions.
- All formal invitations were addressed to Reginald Fletcher, esq., Lord of the Manor.
- Mr. Richard Stuart, esq., bequeathed his estate to his youngest son.