Meister means 'master' in German. The word is akin to master and maestro. In sports, Meister is used for the current national, European or world champion. During the Second World War, Meister was the highest enlisted rank of the German Ordnungspolizei.

Is Meister an English word?

Meister means 'master' in German (as in master craftsman, or as an honorific title such as Meister Eckhart). The word is akin to master and maestro. ... Meister has been borrowed into English slang, where it is used in compound nouns.

What does Maister mean?

maister (plural maisters) master; lord; ruler quotations ▼