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MR

1
or M.R.

mR

2
or mr
  1. milliroentgen; milliroentgens.

Mr.

3

[ mis-ter ]

abbreviation for

plural Messrs.
  1. mister: a title of respect prefixed to a man's name or position:

    Mr. Lawson; Mr. President.

  2. 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

abbreviation for

  1. in Britain Master of the Rolls
  2. motivation(al) research
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Mr

2

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds

    Mr President

    Mr Jones

  2. (in military contexts) a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer
  3. a title placed before the surname of a surgeon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of MR1

C17: abbreviation of mister
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Example Sentences

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The court heard Felton was distressed after finding out he was the father of a fellow teacher's child and had recently discovered Mr Pyke was in a relationship with the same teacher.

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In a victim impact statement, Mr Pyke told the court Felton, whom he trusted completely, brought a metal wrench into his office and rained a "number of blows" on him.

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Mr Pyke fell to the ground and attempted to kick away Felton before being helped by colleagues who heard the disturbance.

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Mr Pyke said Felton had "manipulated me into a position of complete vulnerability".

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He was also given a restraining order in relation to Mr Pike, his wife and children, for an indefinite period.

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Is The Plural Of Mr.?

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 ’ plural forms derive directly from their  original pluralization in French.

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