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metier

[mey-tyey, mey-tyey] Origin

mé·tier

[mey-tyey, mey-tyey]
noun
1.
a field of work; occupation, trade, or profession.
2.
a field of work or other activity in which one has special ability or training; forte.

Origin:
1785–95; < French; Old French mestier < Gallo-Romance *misterium, for Latin ministerium ministry
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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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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