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View synonyms for MR
MR
1Or M.R.
mR
2Or mr
milliroentgen; milliroentgens.
Mr.
3[mis-ter]
abbreviation
plural
Messrsmister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position.
Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.
a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way.
Mr. Democrat; Mr. Perfect; Mr. Macho.
Mr
1/ ˈmɪstə /
noun
a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds
Mr Jones
Mr President
(in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer
a title placed before the surname of a surgeon
MR
2abbreviation
Master of the Rolls
motivation(al) research
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Word History and Origins
Origin of MR1
C17: abbreviation of mister
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Plural word for Mr.
The plural form of Mr. is Messrs., pronounced [ mes-erz ]. A similar change is made with Mrs., which becomes Mmes, pronounced [ mey-dahm, -dam ]. These irregular nouns’ plural forms derive directly from their original pluralization in French.
The plural form of Mr. is Messrs., pronounced [ mes-erz ]. A similar change is made with Mrs., which becomes Mmes, pronounced [ mey-dahm, -dam ]. These irregular nouns’ plural forms derive directly from their original pluralization in French.
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