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- abbreviation Abbreviation of
Monsignor .
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Examples
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He had invited a newmarried couple, together with the husband’s mother and the lady’s father, who was one of the noblesse of Montreuil, his name Mons.
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A party of English soldiers had arrived from a battle at a place called Mons.
The Soul of the War Philip Gibbs 1919
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Witanbury -- rumours that the British had suffered a terrible defeat at a place called Mons.
Good Old Anna Marie Belloc Lowndes 1907
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They threw aside a hastily improvised barricade of ploughshares, and hurried on to the little village which was to be their especial care in the impending battle, known rather inadequately as "Mons."
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He waved his wounded hand northwards, and said: "Mons."
The Soul of the War Philip Gibbs 1919
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Mons., the chancellor, clad in velvet over velvet cramoisy, first pronounced a discourse in beautiful Latin as a response to what had been said by the seigneur of Mayence.
Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Ruth Putnam
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Mons., the chancellor, clad in velvet over velvet cramoisy, first pronounced a discourse in beautiful Latin as a response to what had been said by the seigneur of Mayence.
Charles the Bold Putnam, Ruth, 1856-1931 1908
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Otto, Mons., remarks on his letter to Dr. Franklin relative to Martin
The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) Washington Irving 1821
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Cbarnizay, Mons., his letter to the Gov - ernor and Council, vii.
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