wor
IPA/wˈɜː/
KK[wˈɔr]IPA/wˈɔːr/
wor — abbreviation
1. a short written form of 'worshipful,' placed before the title of certain British
1.縮寫
釋義
a short written form of 'worshipful,' placed before the title of certain British officials such as mayors, aldermen, and the heads of old city guilds
例句
The Wor. Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Amara Osei, opened the summer festival.
Dimitri received a certificate signed by the Wor. Master of the Guild.
A letter from the Wor. Company of Mercers arrived on thick cream paper.
Fatima's grandfather served as Wor. Alderman of the old parish for thirty years.
The Wor. Chancellor presided over the ceremony in full academic robes.
用法筆記
Always written with a capital W and a full stop. This abbreviation appears only in formal British writing — never in everyday speech. Most commonly seen on official invitations, certificates, and correspondence.
常見錯誤
❌The worshipful mayor gave a speech.' (when writing formally).
✅The Wor. Mayor gave a speech.
💡the abbreviation 'Wor.' is the standard written form in formal British contexts, not the full word.