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| Mr. [ místər ] (plural Messrs.) |
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1. man's title: the customary title of courtesy used before the name of a man
 Mr. Smith
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2. job or function title: a courtesy title used for a man before the name of his position or function
Mr. President
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3. descriptive title: a humorous title used for a man before a place, name, thing, or description that he is supposed to typify or represent
He's not exactly Mr. Personality, is he?
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4. junior officer's title: a title used to address a junior naval officer, a warrant officer, or a cadet in a service academy
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| [15th century. Contraction of master] |
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