mistering

mis·ter

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Definitions of mistering word

noun mistering (initial capital letter) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.). 1
noun mistering Informal. sir (used in direct address and not followed by the name of the man addressed): Mister, is this your umbrella? 1
noun mistering (initial capital letter) a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc.: Mister Know-it-all. 1
noun mistering the informal or social title used in addressing a military warrant officer or any naval officer below the rank of commander. 1
noun mistering a term of respect used by cadets in addressing upperclassmen: used with surname. a term of disparagement used by upperclassmen in addressing cadets: Mister, tuck in that shirttail! 1
noun mistering Older Use. husband: You and the mister staying long? 1

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; variant of master

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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