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English word origin

Etymology of Mr.

Abbreviation of Mister.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

Abbreviation of Mister.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of Mister.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
name

Abbreviation of March (month).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviation of March.

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