the King's English



the King's English

The standard form of English, as spoken by educated people in England. We're friends now, so quit being so formal and speaking the King's English. As a professor, you really should speak the King's English.
See also: English

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rufaro-Southern African, Shona
Amela-Bosnian
Tryggvi-Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian
Andon-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Mattan-Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Olufemi-Western African, Yoruba