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Mister, usually written in its abbreviated form Mr or Mr. (American English), is a commonly used English honorific for men under the rank of knighthood. The title derived from master, as the equivalent female titles, Mrs., Miss, and Ms, all derived from the archaic mistress. The title master was retained and used for boys and young men, but is now less commonly used. The plural form is Misters, or the abbreviation Messrs (UK) or Messrs. (US) ( /ˈmɛsərz/). This is an English abbreviation of the French "messieurs" (French pronunciation: [mesjø]), sometimes pronounced /ˈmɛsərz/ in English.
When addressing someone directly: Mr. is usually used with the last name only ("May I help you, Mr. Thompson?"). In other circumstances, it can be used with either the last name or the full name ("This is Mr. John Smith."; "Would you please help, Mr Smith?"). In formal written address, it is usually used along with the full name, or with initials and surname.
When a man's name is unknown, "mister" is sometimes used informally by itself in direct address, as in, "Hello, mister," or "Are you all right, mister?" rather than the standard form of address, "Sir". Though not necessarily meant disrespectfully, such use may to some people seem rude.
Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man!
(Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me,)
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to.
(Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me,)
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come followin' you.
Take me on a trip upon your magic swirlin' ship,
My senses have been stripped, my hands can't feel to
grip,
My toes too numb to step, wait only for my boot heels
To be wanderin'.
(Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me,)
I'm ready to go anywhere, I'm ready for to fade
Into my own parade, cast your dancing spell my way,
I promise to go under it.
(Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me,)
I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to.
(Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me,)
In the jingle jangle morning I'll come followin' you.
(Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me,)
Mr. Tambourine Man
Mr. Tambourine Man
Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man