"Messrs." meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɛs.ɚz/ [US], /ˈmɛsəz/ [UK]
Etymology: Abbreviation of French Messieurs or English messieurs. Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} Messrs.
  1. (chiefly formal) plural of Mr. (“Mister”) Tags: form-of, formal, plural Form of: Mr. (extra: Mister)
    Sense id: en-Messrs.-en-noun-9Ed~Gyts Categories (other): English miscellaneous irregular plurals
  2. (chiefly formal) plural of M. (“Monsieur”) Tags: form-of, formal, plural Form of: M. (extra: Monsieur)
    Sense id: en-Messrs.-en-noun-D3CX7dt- Categories (other): English miscellaneous irregular plurals, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 79
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: Messrs [UK], Mssrs., Mssrs [dated]

Alternative forms

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