beg-pardon

[ beg-pahr-dn ]

noun

, Australia and New Zealand.

1. an expression of apology (used especially in the phrase with no beg-pardons ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of beg-pardon¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

I am very much obliged for your continued favours, and beg pardon for so often troubling you.

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"I beg pardon," returned Thurstane, who was thinking now chiefly of that pressure on his arm.

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But I beg pardon; I ought not to call you by that familiar name now, I suppose!

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I beg pardon, your Majesty,' he began, 'for bringing these in: but I hadn't quite finished my tea when I was sent for.'

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I really imagined these children were essential to the business; but I beg pardon for giving you these elements of criticism.

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Related Words

• atone
• confess
• retract
• withdraw