Herr

[her, hair]

noun

plural

Herren 

1. the conventional German title of respect and term of address for a man, corresponding to Mr. or in direct address to sir.

Herr

/ hɛr /

noun

1. a German man: used before a name as a title equivalent to Mr

Word History and Origins

Origin of Herr¹

From German

Word History and Origins

Origin of Herr¹

German, from Old High German herro lord

Example Sentences

Herr Hartig, who wasn't Jewish, appears to have offered the family a solution to the impending confiscation of their assets by the Nazis.

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“I knew I was going to have to pay some import fee, but I had no idea what it was going to be,” Herr said.

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When news got out about the formation of a local chapter, “people were saying, ‘Orange County, California — they want to do that there?’” said Gregory Herr, a retired inspector with the Irvine Ranch Water District.

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As San Juan Hills’ starting right tackle, Javorsky has the assignment of protecting the blind side of left-handed quarterback Timmy Herr.

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San Juan Hills senior quarterback Timmy Herr, one of a couple southpaws at Mission Viejo, was accurate and controlled, much like he was last year for the Stallions and coach Rob Frith.

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