English honorifics

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In the English language, an honorific is something that is attached to the name but is not normally used elsewhere, e.g. Mr., Sir, Mrs., Dr., Coach, Master. Contrast this with a title or position can appear without the person's name, e.g. the President, the Earl, and may be associated with a particular role or area, e.g. the US President, Financial Director, Earl of Cornwall.

There are also many forms of honorifics that are now only used in classical speech, literature, plays, and special situations. These include "Your highness", which is often used when speaking with royalty. "Milord" and "milady" were used to address a feudal lord and his wife. "Your honour" is still commonly used, though only in special cases.