1. A Dutch or Afrikaans man; a form of address or title for a man from the Netherlands or South Africa, equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'Sir'.
Usage: archaic; historical; from Dutch 'mijnheer'

Examples

• The merchant introduced himself as Mynheer van der Berg.
• In colonial times, settlers addressed the Dutch official as Mynheer.
• The letter was directed to Mynheer Hendrik, a prominent trader.
• Mynheer was the customary title used in Dutch-speaking regions during the 17th century.