Messrs.
Plural male title
Messrs. is the plural of Mr., used as a formal title before multiple men's names or before a company name formed from personal names: Messrs. Smith and Jones, Messrs. Morgan Stanley.
The abbreviation comes from the French messieurs.
The usage is old-fashioned and largely confined to legal, business, and ceremonial contexts.
Men of refinement
- sirsRespectful male addresses
- mistersFog-producing spray devices
- esquiresTitle below knight
- salutationExpression of goodwill
address · title · plural · courtesy · formality · respect · deference · politeness
Licensed legal practitioners
- accountantsFinancial record keepers
- solicitorsLawyers who advise clients
- barristersLawyers who argue in court
- architectsBuilding design professionals
consultants · physicians · dentists · engineers · partners · practitioners · attorneys · notaries
Commercial enterprise or guests
- firmSolid or resolute
- enterpriseCommercial undertaking or initiative
- corporationLegally separate business entity
- establishmentFounded organization or venue
partners · directors · proprietors · founders · traders · merchants · vendors · suppliers
gentlemen
Men of refinement
salutation · address · title · plural · courtesy · formality · respect · deference · politeness · protocol
lawyers
Licensed legal practitioners
- accountantsFinancial record keepers
- solicitorsLawyers who advise clients
- barristersLawyers who argue in court
architects · consultants · physicians · dentists · engineers · partners · practitioners · attorneys · notaries · advocates
company
Commercial enterprise or guests
- firmSolid or resolute
- enterpriseCommercial undertaking or initiative
- corporationLegally separate business entity
establishment · partners · directors · proprietors · founders · traders · merchants · vendors · suppliers · contractors