Masculine

meester

Meaning

  1. (masculine) a master, boss, superior
  2. (masculine) a schoolteacher, notably in primary education
  3. (masculine) a manager, person put in charge of something
  4. (masculine) an expert or champion in something
  5. (masculine) a holder of an academic master degree, especially in law
  6. (masculine) form of address for an attorney
  7. (masculine) a slave's or serf's owner
  8. (masculine) a title or rank in certain organisations, such as guilds or lodges
  9. (masculine) a train driver

Frequency

A2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmeːstər/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch mêester, from Old Dutch *mēster, from Vulgar Latin *maester, from Latin magister.

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