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Re: Is "Mossier" a French name?
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There is a Northern French surname Mossier. It is said to be from Mon Sire, a respectful way of addressing an important man. However, according to A. Dauzat ("Noms et Prénoms ...")its use was ironic in the case of the surname.
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