plural Herren ˌher-ən How to pronounce Herr (audio) (ˌ)hern How to pronounce Herr (audio)
used among German-speaking people as a title equivalent to Mr.

Word History

Etymology

German

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Herr was in 1653

Dictionary Entries Near Herr

Cite this Entry

“Herr.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Herr. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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