MYSTERY or MISTERY. This
word is said to be derived from the French mestier now written mà tier, a
trade. In law it signifies a trade, art, or occupation. 2 Inst. 668.
2.
Masters frequently bind themselves in the indentures with their
apprentices to teach them their art, trade, and mystery. Vide 2 Hawk. c.
23, s. 11.
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