mystery
1
[ mis-tuh-ree, -tree ]
/ ˈmɪs tə ri, -tri /
noun, plural mys·ter·ies.
Origin of mystery
1
1275–1325; Middle English
mysterie < Latin
mystērium < Greek
mystḗrion, equivalent to
mýs(tēs) (see
mystic) +
-tērion noun suffix
Words nearby mystery
mysophobia,
mysore,
myspace,
mystagogue,
mysterious,
mystery,
mystery bag,
mystery play,
mystery tour,
mystic,
mystical
Definition for mystery (2 of 2)
mystery
2
[ mis-tuh-ree ]
/ ˈmɪs tə ri /
noun, plural mys·ter·ies. Archaic.
a craft or trade.
a guild, as of merchants.
Origin of mystery
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British Dictionary definitions for mystery (1 of 2)
mystery
1
/ (ˈmɪstərɪ, -trɪ) /
noun plural -teries
Word Origin for mystery
C14: via Latin from Greek
mustērion secret rites. See
mystic
British Dictionary definitions for mystery (2 of 2)
mystery
2
/ (ˈmɪstərɪ) /
noun plural -teries archaic
a trade, occupation, or craft
a guild of craftsmen
Word Origin for mystery
C14: from Medieval Latin
mistērium, from Latin
ministerium occupation, from
minister official