mystery
1[ mis-tuh-ree, -tree ]
/ ˈmɪs tə ri, -tri /
noun, plural mys·ter·ies.
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Origin of mystery
11275–1325; Middle English mysterie<Latin mystērium<Greek mystḗrion, equivalent to mýs(tēs) (see mystic) + -tērion noun suffix
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Definition for mystery (2 of 2)
mystery2
[ mis-tuh-ree ]
/ ˈmɪs tə ri /
noun, plural mys·ter·ies.Archaic.
a craft or trade.
a guild, as of merchants.
Origin of mystery
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British Dictionary definitions for mystery (1 of 2)
mystery1
/ (ˈmɪstərɪ, -trɪ) /
noun plural -teries
Word Origin for mystery
C14: via Latin from Greek mustērion secret rites. See mystic
British Dictionary definitions for mystery (2 of 2)
mystery2
/ (ˈmɪstərɪ) /
noun plural -teries archaic
a trade, occupation, or craft
a guild of craftsmen
Word Origin for mystery
C14: from Medieval Latin mistērium, from Latin ministerium occupation, from minister official
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