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Queen's English

noun
/kwiːnz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/UK/kwinz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/US

Etymology

From Queen + -’s + English, possibly modelled after King’s English which is attested slightly earlier.

  1. derived from *h₂enǵʰ-✻
  2. inherited from Englisċ
  3. inherited from Englisch
  4. compounded as queen's english — “Queen + -'s + English”

Definitions

  1. Often preceded by the

    Often preceded by the: spoken or written English regarded as used and safeguarded by the Queen of England; standard English characterized by correct grammar and what is thought of as proper usage of words and expressions, and (when spoken) formal British pronunciation.

    • But I am not so timid, and can speak the Queen's English plainly.
    • He murdered the Queen's English every time he spoke.

  2. Alternative letter-case form of Queen's English.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA