Mister — Defs

01 n. A title of courtesy prefixed to the name of a man or youth. It is usually written in the abbreviated form Mr.

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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 what you think of Mister Some-one's book, Or Mister Other's marriage or decease.” — Mrs. Browning.

02 v. t. To address or mention by the title Mr.; as, he mistered me in a formal way.

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

03 n. A trade, art, or occupation.

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A trade, art, or occupation.[Obs.]
“In youth he learned had a good mester.” — Chaucer.
2.
Manner; kind; sort.[Obs.]
“But telleth me what mester men ye be.” — Chaucer.
3.
Need; necessity.[Obs.]

04 v. i. To be needful or of use.

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