mèstre

See also: mestre and Mestre

Occitan

FWOTD – 24 June 2021

Etymology

From Old Occitan maestre, from Latin magister, magistrum.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈmɛs.tre/
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Noun

mèstre m (plural mèstres)

master
- 19^th Century, Joseph Roumanille, Poésies diverses recueillies par Joseph Roumanille:
  O moun mèstre !
  Oh my master! (referring to Jesus or God)
(nautical) mainsail

Derived terms

mestrejar

Related terms

mestresso

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