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Mixter en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈmɪkstə(ɹ)/ (UK)
• /ˈmɪkstɚ/ (US)

Etymology

Blend of mix + Mister or Mister + -x-, probably influenced by the earlier abbreviation Mx.

Meanings

1. (uncommon) A gender-neutral title (coordinate with Mr. and Ms.), used especially for genderqueer/non-binary people.

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Synonyms

Mx

Mixter en · PROPN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

• /ˈmɪkstə(ɹ)/ (UK)
• /ˈmɪkstɚ/ (US)

Etymology

Perhaps from southern French Mistre, a variant of Maitre, from Middle French maistre (“master”).

Meanings

1. A surname.
   • I researching Daniel Mixter who was born in the Town of Prescott, Ontario, Canada on July 5, 1809. 1996 April 27, KdCaLeLaMg, “MIXTER Daniel; CAN; b. 1809”, in soc.genealogy.surnames (Usenet):
   • 1921, Florence Kilpatrick Mixter, Out of Mist

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