Mynheer

[ mahyn-hair, -heer ]

noun

1. Dutch. the term of address and title of respect corresponding to sir and Mr.
2. (lowercase) a Dutchman.

Mynheer

/ məˈnɪə /

noun

1. a Dutch title of address equivalent to Sir when used alone or to Mr when placed before a name

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mynheer¹

1645–55; spelling variant of Dutch mijnheer, equivalent to mijn mine ¹ + heer lord, sir, Mr.; Herr

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mynheer¹

C17: from Dutch mijnheer, my lord

Example Sentences

"I came to see you, mynheer, about an affair that happened in the country of the Sadong Dyaks," Koyala announced quietly.

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Carver was at breakfast when word was brought him that Mynheer Muller, the controlleur, was at the gate and desired to see him.

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"State your mission, mynheer," Carver directed bluntly, transfixing the controlleur with his stern gaze.

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Next they drank Mynheer Company's health, which was accompanied with a volley of small arms and paterreros.

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I have had great trouble, Mynheer, to smuggle this bottle for you, those French ragamuffins search me so close!'

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