'Messieurs' definitions:

Definition of 'Messieurs'

From: GCIDE
  • Messieurs \Mes"sieurs\ (?; F. ?; 277), n. pl. [F.; pl. of monsieur.] Sirs; gentlemen; -- abbreviated to Messrs., which is used as the plural of Mr. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Messieurs'

From: GCIDE
  • Monsieur \Mon*sieur"\, n.; pl. Messieurs. [F., fr. mon my + Sieur, abbrev. of seigneur lord. See Monseigneur.]
  • 1. The common title of civility in France in speaking to, or of, a man; Mr. or Sir. [Represented by the abbreviation M. or Mons. in the singular, and by MM. or Messrs. in the plural.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The oldest brother of the king of France. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A Frenchman. [Contemptuous] --Shak. [1913 Webster]