mistress

[ mis-tris ]

/ ˈmɪs trɪs /

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noun

a woman who has authority, control, or power, especially the female head of a household, institution, or other establishment.

a female owner of enslaved people, in the institution of chattel slavery; a female slaveholder: Her father’s last will and testament made her mistress of his slaves after his death in 1837.

a female owner of a pet or other animal: That horse can only be handled by his mistress and a few of the grooms.

Older Use. a woman employing, or in authority over, servants or attendants: The maid laid out two outfits every morning so that her mistress might choose the one that best suited her mood.

(sometimes initial capital letter) the dominant sexual partner, when female, in a BDSM relationship of unequal power.

a woman who has the power of controlling or disposing of something at her own pleasure: mistress of a great fortune.

(sometimes initial capital letter) something regarded as feminine that has control or supremacy: Great Britain, the mistress of the seas.

a woman who is skilled in something, as an occupation or art.

a woman who has a continuing, extramarital sexual relationship with one man, especially a man who, in return for an exclusive and continuing liaison, provides her with financial support.

British. a female schoolteacher; schoolmistress.

(initial capital letter) a term of address in former use and corresponding to Mrs., Miss, or Ms.

Archaic. sweetheart.

Origin of mistress

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English maistresse, from Middle French, Old French, equivalent to maistre master + -esse -ess

usage note for mistress

See -ess.

OTHER WORDS FROM mistress

mis·tressed, adjectivemis·tress-ship, noun

Words nearby mistress

mistletoe cactus, mistook, mistral, mistranslate, mistreat, mistress, mistress of ceremonies, Mistress of the Robes, mistrial, mistrust, mistrustful

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Example sentences from the Web for mistress

He said, too, that after being accepted as a slave to Mistress Couple, he has made massive strides psychologically.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Pope Alexander VI had the painter Pinturicchio disguise his mistress as the Virgin Mary in one fresco.
Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth|Nick Romeo|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She broods on a portrait of her mistress, happy that it cannot say “you are not mine.”
Sor Juana: Mexico’s Most Erotic Poet and Its Most Dangerous Nun|Katie Baker|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He had made a mistress of a girl he rescued from some blasted-out village conquered by the Red Army at the end of the war.
Iran’s Top Spy Is the Modern-Day Karla, John Le Carré’s Villainous Mastermind|Michael Weiss|July 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

As a teenager, I was the mistress of his brother—who ‘gave’ me as a gift to the sultan.
The Best of the Beast, May 5-12|The Daily Beast|May 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As soon as the slave saw him enter, she ran to inform her mistress.
Sketches of the Fair Sex, in All Parts of the World|Anonymous
Armed men, my mistress -- armed men riding towards Basildene!
In the Days of Chivalry|Evelyn Everett-Green
That artful girl soon discovered what had escaped her mistress's observation.
A Terrible Temptation|Charles Reade
"Good-morning, mistress," said he familiarly, approaching Madame Desvarennes.
Serge Panine, Complete|Georges Ohnet
Nor was any mistress ever so beautiful and divine as this one, appointed to possess and be adored by us.
A Pessimist|Robert Timsol

British Dictionary definitions for mistress (1 of 2)

mistress

/ (ˈmɪstrɪs) /

noun

a woman who has a continuing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

a woman in a position of authority, ownership, or control, such as the head of a household

a woman or female personification having control over something specifiedshe was mistress of her own destiny

mainly British short for schoolmistress

an archaic or dialect word for sweetheart

Word Origin for mistress

C14: from Old French; see master, -ess

British Dictionary definitions for mistress (2 of 2)

Mistress

/ (ˈmɪstrɪs) /

noun

an archaic or dialect title equivalent to Mrs

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单词	mistress
释义	mistress [ mis-tris ] / ˈmɪs trɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR mistress ON THESAURUS.COM noun a woman who has authority, control, or power, especially the female head of a household, institution, or other establishment. a female owner of enslaved people, in the institution of chattel slavery; a female slaveholder: Her father’s last will and testament made her mistress of his slaves after his death in 1837. a female owner of a pet or other animal: That horse can only be handled by his mistress and a few of the grooms. Older Use. a woman employing, or in authority over, servants or attendants: The maid laid out two outfits every morning so that her mistress might choose the one that best suited her mood. (sometimes initial capital letter) the dominant sexual partner, when female, in a BDSM relationship of unequal power. a woman who has the power of controlling or disposing of something at her own pleasure: mistress of a great fortune. (sometimes initial capital letter) something regarded as feminine that has control or supremacy: Great Britain, the mistress of the seas. a woman who is skilled in something, as an occupation or art. a woman who has a continuing, extramarital sexual relationship with one man, especially a man who, in return for an exclusive and continuing liaison, provides her with financial support. British. a female schoolteacher; schoolmistress. (initial capital letter) a term of address in former use and corresponding to Mrs., Miss, or Ms. Archaic. sweetheart. Origin of mistress First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English maistresse, from Middle French, Old French, equivalent to maistre master + -esse -ess usage note for mistress See -ess. OTHER WORDS FROM mistress mis·tressed, adjectivemis·tress-ship, noun Words nearby mistress mistletoe cactus, mistook, mistral, mistranslate, mistreat, mistress, mistress of ceremonies, Mistress of the Robes, mistrial, mistrust, mistrustful Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mistress He said, too, that after being accepted as a slave to Mistress Couple, he has made massive strides psychologically. Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau\|Ian Frisch\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And Pope Alexander VI had the painter Pinturicchio disguise his mistress as the Virgin Mary in one fresco. Great Renaissance Art Thrived Amid Filth\|Nick Romeo\|December 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She broods on a portrait of her mistress, happy that it cannot say “you are not mine.” Sor Juana: Mexico’s Most Erotic Poet and Its Most Dangerous Nun\|Katie Baker\|November 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He had made a mistress of a girl he rescued from some blasted-out village conquered by the Red Army at the end of the war. Iran’s Top Spy Is the Modern-Day Karla, John Le Carré’s Villainous Mastermind\|Michael Weiss\|July 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As a teenager, I was the mistress of his brother—who ‘gave’ me as a gift to the sultan. The Best of the Beast, May 5-12\|The Daily Beast\|May 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As soon as the slave saw him enter, she ran to inform her mistress. Sketches of the Fair Sex, in All Parts of the World\|Anonymous Armed men, my mistress -- armed men riding towards Basildene! In the Days of Chivalry\|Evelyn Everett-Green That artful girl soon discovered what had escaped her mistress's observation. A Terrible Temptation\|Charles Reade "Good-morning, mistress," said he familiarly, approaching Madame Desvarennes. Serge Panine, Complete\|Georges Ohnet Nor was any mistress ever so beautiful and divine as this one, appointed to possess and be adored by us. A Pessimist\|Robert Timsol British Dictionary definitions for mistress (1 of 2) mistress / (ˈmɪstrɪs) / noun a woman who has a continuing extramarital sexual relationship with a man a woman in a position of authority, ownership, or control, such as the head of a household a woman or female personification having control over something specifiedshe was mistress of her own destiny mainly British short for schoolmistress an archaic or dialect word for sweetheart Word Origin for mistress C14: from Old French; see master, -ess British Dictionary definitions for mistress (2 of 2) Mistress / (ˈmɪstrɪs) / noun an archaic or dialect title equivalent to Mrs Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to mistress “Mistress” And Other Words That Only Apply To WomenWhy are there so many words in English that only apply to women? And why are they usually offensive? READ MORE Words related to mistress sweetheart, paramour, roommate, concubine, girlfriend, prostitute, courtesan, sweetie, sugar, shack, moll, inamorata, chatelaine, doxy, ladylove, fancy woman, main squeeze, old lady, bedmate, best girl
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