First Known Use: 1551
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1mister
noun mis·ter \ˈmis-tər, for 1 ˌmis-tər or in rapid speech (ˌ)mis(t)\
Definition of MISTER
1
capitalized : mr. —used sometimes in writing instead of Mr.
2
: sir —used without a name as a generalized term of direct address of a man who is a stranger <hey, mister, do you want to buy a paper>
3
: husband
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Origin of MISTER
alteration of 1master
2mister
noun mist·er \ˈmis-tər\
Definition of MISTER
: a device for spraying a mist
Origin of MISTER
2mist + 2-er
First Known Use: 1973
MISTER Defined for Kids
mister
noun mis·ter \ˈmi-stər\
Definition of MISTER for Kids
1
cap —used sometimes in writing instead of the usual Mr.
2
: sir 1 <Do you want a paper, mister?>
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