n.
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ter · ies
Etymology: Middle English ministry, office, craft, from Anglo-French mesterie , from Late Latin misterium, mysterium, alteration of ministerium service, occupation, from minister servant ― more at MINISTER
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : TRADE , CRAFT
2 archaic : a body of persons engaged in a particular trade, business, or profession : GUILD
3 : MYSTERY PLAY