metier
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tyeɪ, meɪˈtyeɪ Origin:
1785–95; < French; Old French mestier < Gallo-Romance *misterium, for Latin ministerium ministry
1785–95; < French; Old French mestier < Gallo-Romance *misterium, for Latin ministerium ministry
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| —n | |
| 1. | a profession or trade, esp that to which one is well suited |
| 2. | a person's strong point or speciality |
| [C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ministerium service] | |
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Metier
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
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| Main Entry: | metier1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an area in which one excels; forte; also written metiér |
| Etymology: | French |
| Main Entry: | metier2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an occupation, profession; also written metiér |
| Etymology: | French |
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Word Origin & History
metier
1792, from Fr. métier "trade, profession," from O.Fr. mestier, from Gallo-Romance *misterium, from L. ministerium "office, service," from minister "servant" (see minister).
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Though he often played dramatic roles, comedy was his principal metier.
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