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   Mester (?), n. [Obs.] See Mister, a trade.
   
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   Mister, n. [OF. mistier trade, office, ministry, need, F. métier trade, fr. L. ministerium service, office, ministry. See Ministry, Mystery trade.] [Written also mester.]
   1. A trade, art, or occupation. [Obs.]
   
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   In youth he learned had a good mester. Chaucer.
   
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   2. Manner; kind; sort. [Obs.]  Spenser.
   
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   But telleth me what mester men ye be. Chaucer.
   
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   3. Need; necessity. [Obs.]  Rom. of R.
   
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