Mis|tress

Mis|tress: mis|tress «MIHS trihs», noun.

1. the woman who is at the head of a household: »Mistress Gilpin (careful soul!) (William Cowper).

2. Figurative. a woman, country, or idea that is in control or can rule: »Great Britain was sometimes called mistress of the seas. There always lurked the hope that around the corner…he would encounter…his long-lost mistress, Inspiration (John Updike).

3. a woman owner or possessor: »The dog's mistress walks him every day. I show more mirth than I am mistress of (Shakespeare).

4. a woman who has a thorough knowledge or mastery: »She is a complete mistress of the art of cookery.

5. a woman teaching in a school, or at the head of a school, or giving lessons in a special subject: »the dancing mistress.

6. Archaic. a woman loved and courted by a man: »O! mistress mine, where are you roaming? O! stay and hear; your true love's coming (Shakespeare).

7. a woman who lives as a wife with a man without being married to him.

8. Archaic or Dialect. Mrs., Madam, or Miss.

╂[< Old French maistresse, feminine of maistre; see etym. under master (Cf. ↑master)]

Mis|tress «MIHS trihs», noun.

Archaic. a title of courtesy for a woman, now superseded by Mrs.adam, or Miss.

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mis|tress — «MIHS trihs», noun. 1. the woman who is at the head of a household: »Mistress Gilpin (careful soul!) (William Cowper). 2. Figurative. a woman, country, or idea that is in control or can rule: »Great Britain was sometimes called mistress of the… … Useful english dictionary
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head|mis|tress — «HEHD MIHS trihs», noun. the woman in charge of a school, especially a private school; principal. –head´mis´tress|ship, noun … Useful english dictionary
house|mis|tress — «HOWS MIHS trihs», noun. 1. the mistress of a house. 2. a woman housemaster … Useful english dictionary
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school|mis|tress — «SKOOL MIHS trihs», noun. efu>a woman who teaches in a school, or is its principal … Useful english dictionary
task|mis|tress — «TASK MIHS trihs, TAHSK », noun. defu>a woman who assigns tasks, especially in a household … Useful english dictionary
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