Mis|ter

Mis|ter
mis|ter «MIHS tuhr», noun, verb.
–n.
Informal. sir: »

“Good morning, mister,” said Dominicus (Hawthorne).

–v.t.
Informal. to address as “mister.”
[variant of master]
Usage Mister (spelled out in writing) is sometimes used alone as a word of address, especially by a superior officer speaking to another officer under his command, as a ship's master. Except for such traditional uses, mister without a name or title following is largely confined to informal English: »

What's the time, mister?

Mis|ter «MIHS tuhr», noun.
Mr., a title put before a man's name or the name of his office or occupation: »

Mr. Smith, Mr. President.


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