cher maître

noun

cher maî·​tre
sherˈmātr(ᵊ),
-t(rə)
: a person regarded as a master or model in an art or profession
often used as a form of address to such a person

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, dear master

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“Cher maître.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cher%20ma%C3%AEtre. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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