messer en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈmɛsə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From mess + -er.
Meanings
- Someone or something who messes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| messers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
messer en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /məˈsɛə(ɹ)/
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian messer, which is itself a truncated form of messere. Doublet of monsieur.
Meanings
- (obsolete, of an Italian person) Form of address equivalent to signore.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| messers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
messer en · NOUN · etymology 3
Etymology
From German Messer.
Meanings
- A single-edged sword with a knife-like hilt.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| messers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |