Queen's English
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Queen's English¹
- /kwiːnz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ UK
- /kwinz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/ US
Rhymes with -ɪŋɡlɪʃ
Where it comes from
From Queen + -’s + English, possibly modelled after King’s English which is attested slightly earlier.
noun queen's English
- 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.
queen's English²
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Queen's English
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title = {Queen's English},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
