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mis·ter

1   [mis-ter]
noun
1.
(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.).
2.
Informal. sir (used in direct address and not followed by the name of the man addressed): Mister, is this your umbrella?
3.
(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.
4.
the informal or social title used in addressing a military warrant officer or any naval officer below the rank of commander.
5.
(especially in military schools and colleges)
a.
a term of respect used by cadets in addressing upperclassmen: used with surname.
b.
a term of disparagement used by upperclassmen in addressing cadets: Mister, tuck in that shirttail!
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6.
Older Use. husband: You and the mister staying long?
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verb (used with object)
7.
to address or speak of as “mister” or “Mr.”

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Origin:
1545–55; variant of master
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mist·er

2   [mis-ter]
noun
a spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.
Origin:
mist + -er1
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mister (ˈmɪstə)
 
—n
1.  an informal form of address for a man
2.  navy
 a.  the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers
 b.  the official form of address for all officers in a merchant ship, other than the captain
 c.  (US) navy the official form of address used by the commanding officer to his officers, esp to the more junior
3.  (Brit) the form of address for a surgeon
4.  the form of address for officials holding certain positions: mister chairman
 
—vb
5.  informal (tr) to call (someone) mister
 
[C16: variant of master]

Mister (ˈmɪstə)
 
—n
the full form of Mr

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mister
as a title of courtesy before a man's Christian name, 1447, unaccented variant of master.
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