[MR] Title

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> 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
 
Chuckle, I tried to be honorable long before I was granted arms...

Besides, if I'm gonna be pompous enough to use a title at all, 
I prefer:

--J{o:}kull Landi Haraldsson, Lord by Grant of Arms  <;-)