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Mister \Mis"ter\, n. [OF. mistier trade, office, ministry, need,
F. m['e]tier trade, fr. L. ministerium service, office,
ministry. See {Ministry}, {Mystery} trade.] [Written also
{mester}.]
1. A trade, art, or occupation. [Obs.]
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In youth he learned had a good mester. --Chaucer.
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2. Manner; kind; sort. [Obs.] --Spenser.
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But telleth me what mester men ye be. --Chaucer.
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3. Need; necessity. [Obs.] --Rom. of R.
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