herr
herr · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A German title of respect equivalent to "Mr." or "Sir," used before a man's surname or title.
- 2.
Used in English contexts when referring to German-speaking men or in historical contexts.
Forms
plural: herren
Related words
Etymology
From German Herr ("gentleman, lord, master"), from Old High German herro, from her ("venerable, old"). Cognate with English hoary.