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United States: a lawyer — typically abbreviated after the name
United Kingdom: a title of respect for a man
United Kingdom: a title of respect for a man
- Oliver glanced at it, and saw that it was directed to Harry Maylie, Esquire, at some great lord's house in the country; where, he could not make out.Chapter 33 — Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences.... (45% in)
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