mister Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a form of address for a man
    Mr.; Mr.

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Mis"ter noun
Etymology
See Master, and cf. Mistress.
Definitions
  1. 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 transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To address or mention by the title Mr.; as, he mistered me in a formal way. Colloq.
Mis"ter noun
Etymology
OF. mistier trade, office, ministry, need, F. métier trade, fr. L. ministerium service, office, ministry. See Ministry, Mystery trade.
Definitions
  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 intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To be needful or of use. Obs.
    As for my name, it mistereth not to tell. Spenser.

Webster 1913