Origin of "milady" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Sep 22, 2011 · Yes, milady comes from "my lady". Milady (from my lady) is an English term of address to a noble woman. It is the female form of milord. And here's some background on …
single word requests - Respectful alternative to "Madam" - English ...
Sep 25, 2011 · Madam is the word to call a woman with respect. ( Though of course it has other meanings, too). Are there any other words used to call a woman with respect?
conjunctions - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jul 18, 2024 · I'm writing some documentation for a software manual. A user must specify two (no more, no less) out of three options for a particular feature. Which is correct: "You must …
What is the origin of the phrase "Top of the morning to you"?
The phrase is Irish in origin but now very rarely used in Ireland (except as a sterotypical "Irishism"). It simply means "the best of the morning to you" - perhaps from the idea of …
What's the difference between "informal", "colloquial", "slang", and ...
There are informal words or phrases that are frequently used by perceived 'higher classes' (loo), and, conversely, formal words that are not frequently used by same (Milady, toilet). Colloquial: …
How can I politely express that "I have understood"?
When my professor instructs me during his/her office hour, I may simply show my understanding by "Got it" or "I see". But I wonder how to say that politely and professionally in written English,
Origin of "one man's trash is another man's treasure"
Mar 7, 2012 · This might be tough considering the gesture is iterated so many ways, but it's worth a shot. What is the origin of the expression one man's trash is another man's treasure?
User Adam Kaščák - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
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What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'?
Mar 3, 2023 · What's the difference between 'resolve' and 'solve'? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Synonyms (1984) offers the following useful discussion of how solve and resolve differ in …
Is "mother tongue" exactly the same as "native language"?
Jan 21, 2014 · Someone just told me "mother tongue" is exactly the same as "native language". I may be wrong, but I think the first one is not a good translation. Am I wrong?