English Explanatory Dictionary

King's English

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. Often preceded by the: spoken or written English regarded as used and safeguarded by the King 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.
name
  1. Alternative letter-case form of King's English.

Pronunciation

/kɪŋz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-King's English.wav

Word forms

King's English the king's English

Etymology

From King + -’s + English, possibly modelled after king's coin. See the quotation from 1553.

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