mīnˈhe(ə)r, -hi(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: Dutch mijnheer (formerly spelled also mynheer ), from mijn my + heer sir
1.
a. : mister — used as a title prefixed to the name of a male Netherlander or Dutch-speaking man
b. : sir — used as a form of respectful or polite address to a male Netherlander or Dutch-speaking man
2.
a. : gentleman — used especially of a Netherlander of good birth
b. : dutchman
the mynheers of New Amsterdam