Synonyms for missy

Grammar : Noun

Spell : mis-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪs i

Définition of missy

Origin : "young girl," 1670s, playful form of miss (n.2), chiefly among servants at first.

As in lass : noun young woman

Example sentences :

What's any of them little haythen been coin' to scare ye, missy?
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

Missy gave a plunge, turned round on her hind-legs, and tore from the place.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

I begged Andrew to put the saddle on for me, as I should then have more command of Missy.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

I could see nothing of my father, but I heard him talking to Missy.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

I can't help you now, but as soon as Missy has got quieter, I shall come to you.
Extract from : « Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood » by George MacDonald

"Bring that there bench up, missy, and we'll put him astride it," said the driver.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

But sorry you're not keeping another string to your bow, missy.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

"You don't want to try swimming in this place, Missy," he returned.
Extract from : « Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies » by Alice B. Emerson

Now, missy, what had you to do with Captain Mosca's headpiece?
Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

Go to sleep, Missy, and be down on the beach when the boats come in.'
Extract from : « Chatterbox, 1906 » by Various

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