mister Meaning, Definition & Usage

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.