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missus Definition


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missus
missis
noun
    colloq:
    1. humorous
      A wife.
      Example: Bring the missus
    2. old use
      A term used to address an adult female stranger. See also Mrs.
Etymology: 18c: originally as a spoken form of mistress, used by servants.



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