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Herr

 
Dictionary: Herr   (hĕr) pronunciation

n., pl., Her·ren (hĕr'ən). (Abbr. Hr.)
Used as a courtesy title in a German-speaking area, prefixed to the surname or professional title of a man.

[German, from Middle High German hērre, from Old High German hērro, lord, master, alteration of hēriro, older, more venerable, comparative of hēr, proud, holy, splendid, noble.]


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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English


 
 
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