king's English
noun
standard, educated, or correct English speech or usage, especially of England.
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Origin of king's English
First recorded in 1545–55
Also called, when a queen is sovereign, queen's English.
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British Dictionary definitions for king's english
King's English
noun
(esp when the British sovereign is male) standard Southern British English
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