mossèn
Catalan edit
Etymology edit
Reduction of mossènyer, from Latin meus senior (“my Lord”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
mossèn m (plural mossens)
- (historical) Sir (a respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, such as a knight, burgher, etc.)
- Father (a respectful term of address to a priest)
- priest, reverend
- Synonym: sacerdot
Further reading edit
- “mossèn” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.