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beg-pardon

[ beg-pahr-dn ]

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noun

, Australia and New Zealand.

an expression of apology (used especially in the phrase with no beg-pardons ).

First recorded in 1905–10

I am very much obliged for your continued favours, and beg pardon for so often troubling you.

"I beg pardon," returned Thurstane, who was thinking now chiefly of that pressure on his arm.

But I beg pardon; I ought not to call you by that familiar name now, I suppose!

I beg pardon, your Majesty,' he began, 'for bringing these in: but I hadn't quite finished my tea when I was sent for.'

I really imagined these children were essential to the business; but I beg pardon for giving you these elements of criticism.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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