Middle English edit

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Etymology edit

Borrowed from Middle French ministrer, from Old French ministrer, from Latin ministrō; equivalent to ministre +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

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Verb edit

mynystren (third-person singular simple present mynystreth, present participle mynystrende, mynystrynge, first-/third-person singular past indicative and past participle mynystred)

  1. To give (out); to deliver:
    1. To confer or grant; to give a privilege.
    2. To stock, provision or furnish; to provide with necessities.
    3. To serve or present food and drink (to a table).
    4. (Christianity or medicine) To administer (a sacrament or medicine)
  2. To officiate a religious service or ceremony.
  3. To proclaim or disseminate religious beliefs.
  4. To supervise or administrate; to exercise governmental power.
  5. To assist; to be useful or helpful (towards someone).

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Descendants edit

  • English: minister
  • Scots: minister (obsolete)

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