An in-depth and well-written article as one typically finds in Atlas Obscura, this one about about the title Esquire.
In the few decades following British rule in India it was common to use the title Esquire after a gentleman’s name as in Thomas Fernandes Esq. in letter and envelope addresses. In Portuguese India such form of address for genteel folk (read higher Goan classes) was Exmo. Sr., an abbreviation for Excelentissimo Senhor, meaning Dear Sir, Respecful Mr., or Excellency. Both forms of addresses have since vanished. Some readers with a sense of history will enjoy this: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-an-esquire Roland. Toronto.
