noun. Master; sir: a title formerly given to a clergyman (in the University of Cambridge to a bachelor of arts), gentleman, or lord of a manor. See dominie, don, dan.

noun. In civil law, one who possesses something by right.

noun. In feudal law, one who grants part of his estate in fee, to be enjoyed by another.

noun. Master; sir; -- a title of respect formerly applied to a knight or a clergyman, and sometimes to the lord of a manor.

noun. master; sir; a title of respect formerly applied to a knight or clergyman, and sometimes to the lord of a manor

noun. a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson