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Messrs.

[mes-erz]

pl. of Mr.

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Mr.

[mis-ter]

plural Messrs. [mes-erz]

1.	mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position: Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

2.	a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., esp. in an idealized or excessive way: Mr. Democrat; Mr. Perfect; Mr. Macho.

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Messrs.¹ (měs'ərz) Pronunciation Key
n. Plural of Mr.

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Messrs.²
abbr. Messieurs

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Mr. (mĭs'tər) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. Messrs. (měs'ərz)

Mister. Used as a courtesy title before the surname or full name of a man. See Usage Note at Ms.
Used in informal titles for a man to indicate the epitomizing of an attribute or activity: Mr. Suave; Mr. Baseball.

[Middle English, abbreviation of maister, master; see master.]

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