definition of the word address

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Old English adressen, to raise erect, adorn, Old French adrecier, to straighten, address, French adresser, from à (Latin ad) + Old French drecier, French dresser, to straighten, arrange; see dress. Originally from the Latin ad, "to" and directus, "straight" or "right" signifying "right to the point."

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Noun:
- Canada: enPR: ă'drəs, IPA: /ˈæ.dɹəs/, SAMPA: /"{dr@s/
- RP: enPR: ədrĕs', IPA: /ə.ˈdrɛs/, SAMPA: /@"drEs/
  - Rhymes: -ɛs
- US: enPR: ă'drĕs, IPA: /ˈæ.dɹɛs/, SAMPA: /"{drEs/
Verb:
- UK, US: enPR: ədrĕs', IPA: /ə.ˈdɹɛs/, SAMPA: /@"drEs/

Singular
address

Plural
addresses

address (plural addresses)

Direction or superscription of a letter, or the name, title, and place of residence of the person addressed.
Act of addressing one's self to a person; verbal application.
A formal communication, either written or spoken; a discourse; a speech; a formal application to any one; a petition; a formal statement on some subject or special occasion; as, an address of thanks, an address to the voters.
Manner of speaking to another; delivery; as, a man of pleasing or insinuating address.
Attention in the way one's addresses to a lady. Addison.
Skill; skillful management; dexterity; adroitness.
(obsolete) Act of preparing one's self.
street address

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