Address

ADDRESS

-noun

1. the conventional form by which the location of a building is described

2. the written form of this, as on a letter or parcel, preceded by the name of the person or organization for whom it is intended

3. the place at which someone lives

4. a speech or written communication, especially one of a formal nature

5. skilfulness or tact

6. (archaic) manner or style of speaking or conversation

7. (computing) a number giving the location of a piece of stored information

8. (British, government) a statement of the opinions or wishes of either or both Houses of Parliament that is sent to the sovereign

9. the alignment or position of a part, component, etc., that permits correct assembly or fitting

10. (usually plural) expressions of affection made by a man in courting a woman

-verb

11. to mark (a letter, parcel, etc.) with an address

12. to speak to, refer to in speaking, or deliver a speech to

13. (used reflexively; followed by “to”)

a. to speak or write to

b. to apply oneself to

14. to direct (a message, warning, etc.) to the attention of

15. to consign or entrust (a ship or a ship's cargo) to a factor, merchant, etc.

16. to adopt a position facing (the ball in golf, a partner in a dance, the target in archery, etc.)

17. to treat of; deal with

18. an archaic word for woo

The address is forbidding

Even the windows appear

Always ready to address

Passers-by and loiterers

In a vehement manner