MISTERS

Noun

Misters

plural of Mister

Anagrams

• smiters

Noun

misters

plural of mister

Anagrams

• smiters

Source: Wiktionary


MISTER

Mis"ter, n. Etym: [See Master, and cf. Mistress.]

Definition: A title of courtesy prefixed to the name of a man or youth. It is usually written in the abbreviated form Mr. To call your name, inquire your where, Or whet you think of Mister Some-one's book, Or Mister Other's marriage or decease. Mrs. Browning.

Mis"ter, v. t.

Definition: To address or mention by the title Mr.; as, he mistered me in a formal way. [Colloq.]

Mis"ter, n. Etym: [OF. mistier trade, office, ministry, need, F. métier trade, fr. L. ministerium service, office, ministry. See Ministry, Mystery trade.] [Written also mester.]

1. A trade, art, or occupation. [Obs.] In youth he learned had a good mester. Chaucer.

2. Manner; kind; sort. [Obs.] Spenser. But telleth me what mester men ye be. Chaucer.

3. Need; necessity. [Obs.] Rom. of R.

Mis"ter, v. i.

Definition: To be needful or of use. [Obs.] As for my name, it mistereth not to tell. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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