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Antonyms for mistress


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mis-tris
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪs trɪs



Definition of mistress

Origin :
  • early 14c., "female teacher, governess," from Old French maistresse "mistress (lover); housekeeper; governess, female teacher" (Modern French maîtresse), fem. of maistre "master" (see master (n.)). Sense of "a woman who employs others or has authority over servants" is from early 15c. Sense of "kept woman of a married man" is from early 15c.
  • noun ladylove
  • noun woman in extramarital relationship
Example sentences :
  • “I will send her some, and likewise of mine own comfits and cakes,” said Mistress Dennet.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • At any rate, if the lady of the house objected to it, it could return with Mistress Randall.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • The master and mistress thenceforth transact their affairs by deputy.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • Never, never, wringing her hands, should she meet with a mistress she loved so well.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Master received him with cordiality, and presented him to mistress.
  • Extract from : « To be Read at Dusk » by Charles Dickens
  • I used to notice, many times, that mistress was not quite recovered.
  • Extract from : « To be Read at Dusk » by Charles Dickens
  • Next day he called at the gate, on horseback, to inquire for mistress.
  • Extract from : « To be Read at Dusk » by Charles Dickens
  • In conversation with him my mistress broached the subject as to my whereabouts.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • In that case my mistress said she would insure my return speedily.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • After awhile the master and mistress arrived, it seems, from a visit.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson

Synonyms for mistress

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