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 milord: In the …

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 specify two of …

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?

Jun 3, 2017 · Q&A for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts

Feb 2, 2012 · What is the opposite of free as in "free of charge" (when we speak about prices)? We can add not for negation, but I am looking for a single word.

Sep 15, 2023 · Google ngrams show that both 'our heart goes out to' and 'our hearts go out to' are used, the latter being much the more common, emphasising the level of concern rather than the unity of …

May 4, 2011 · What is the correct sound of the letter H when reading the alphabet - is it 'aych' or 'Haych' ?

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 unhomogenised milk, …

Mar 27, 2019 · Is there a rule on acronyms and initialisms being spelled out with the first letter of each word being uppercase or lowercase? Example: interim final rule (IFR) Interim Final Rule (IFR)

Sep 11, 2024 · Are you using any particular style guide? Most will tell you that you don't need to quote everything and paraphrase is often preferred. I have no way of knowing what is the reason for …