English Explanatory Dictionary

Queen's English

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Queen's English.

Pronunciation

/kwiːnz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Queen's English.wav /kwinz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Queen's English.wav

Word forms

Queen's English

Etymology

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

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