English Explanatory Dictionary

missus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Wife or girlfriend.
  2. Term of address for a woman.
noun
  1. Mrs, a form of address for a married woman.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪs.əz/ /ˈmɪs.ɪz/ /ˈmɪs.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-missus.wav

Word forms

missus missuses missis

Etymology

Representing a common pronunciation of Mrs, a reduced form of Mistress.

Synonyms

Mrs. Mrs

Derived words

Mrs. President Missus President
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