Phrase guide
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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: England, uncountable
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Queen's English.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, uncountable
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noun
English as spoken by educated persons in southern England
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: King's English
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: English, English language
History
From Queen + -’s + English, possibly modelled after King’s English which is attested slightly earlier.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
