mystery

²mystery

noun

plural myster·ies

Definition of MYSTERY

1

archaic : trade, craft

2

archaic : a body of persons engaged in a particular trade, business, or profession : guild

3

: mystery play

Origin of MYSTERY

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite