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Dave Montuori damont at wolfstar.com
Tue Apr 25 12:18:44 PDT 2006


Scripsit Agnes:
> I often see the initals THL before a person's signature. What
> does THL represent and who is allowed to use it? Thanks.

The phrase "The Honorable Lord/Lady" came into use in the 18th century, as 
far as we have been able to determine.

The term is sufficiently post-period that no one in the SCA should use it.

The fact that some do is not an excuse. Atlantia tried to legislate the 
usage about five years ago, until it was pointed out that such a law was 
in violation of Corpora.

Evan




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