Mister and Sir

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Mister noun - The male partner in a marriage.

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Sir is a synonym for mister in gentleman topic. In some cases you can use "Sir" instead a noun "Mister", when it comes to topics like lord.

Nearby Words: mist, misty, mistress, misted, misting

Sir noun - Term of address for a man.

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Mister is a synonym for sir in gentleman topic. You can use "Mister" instead a noun "Sir", if it concerns topics such as lord.

Mister Vimes, who insists on the title (even after he is technically Sir Samuel Vimes or even the Duke of Ankh.)

Source: Insistent Terminology / Literature
It doesn't suit you.Strax: Sorry, sir.Doctor: I'm the clever one, you're the potato one.Strax: Yes, sir.Doctor: Now go away.Strax: Yes...Mister Holmes.Doctor: Oi!

Source: Recap / Doctor Who 2012 CS "The Snowmen"
Men are addressed as 'Encik' (meaning 'mister' in Malay) or 'sir' (in the Air Force), whilst women are addressed as 'ma'am'.

Source: Useful Notes / Singaporeans with Stealth Frigates

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