2006-09-20 13:49:59 · 6 answers · asked by lion75 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Esquire (abbreviated Esq.) was originally a social rank above that of mere gentleman, allowed, for example, to the sons of nobles and gentry who did not possess any other title. A gentleman, on this basis, was designated Mr (before his name) whereas an Esquire was so designated (with no prefix before the name) after his name. A very late example of this distinction can be seen in the list of subscribers to The History of Elton by the Rev. Rose Fuller Whistler, published in 1882, which clearly distinguishes between subscribers designated "Mr" and those, of higher social position, designated "Esquire". Although somewhat old-fashioned, "Esq." is still widely used in upper class circles. There is more info. on the way Esq. is used in the U K and U S at en.wikipedia.org
2006-09-20 13:57:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lavender 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not postive, but I think it's something of a legal nature...Lawyer maybe??? Good question. But hey, let me know cuz I always thought Esquire would sound good at the end of my name. ;)
2006-09-20 13:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by Tom n Tam C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, any gentleman can affix the , Esq. to his name.
In the US, it is generally limited to attorneys.
2006-09-20 13:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by Holly T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That they own a certian brand of watch.
2006-09-20 14:24:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they are a lawyer.
2006-09-20 14:00:27 · answer #5 · answered by country girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
means they are an egotistical idiot
2006-09-20 13:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋