Definitions for: Mister

[n] a form of address for a man

Webster (1913) Definition: Mis"ter, n. [See Master, and cf. Mistress.]
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.
To address or mention by the title Mr.; as, he mistered me in
a formal way. [Colloq.]

Mis"ter, n. [OF. mistier trade, office, ministry, need,
F. m['e]tier 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.
To be needful or of use. [Obs.]

As for my name, it mistereth not to tell. --Spenser.

Synonyms: Mr

See Also: adult male, man

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