mrs.

Meanings

• Noun

  An abbreviation for 'Mistress' or 'Missus', a title for a married woman.

  - "She is a doctor, but at home she is just an mrs."
  - "Mrs. Smith is an excellent cook."

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Variants

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Mesdames , Mrs , Mrs. , madam , madame , mesdames , mrs. , Mrs. Grundies , Mrs. Grundy , Mrs. Grundys , Hester Lynch Piozzi , Mrs. Thrale , Piozzi

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'mestresse' or 'maistresse', meaning 'mistress' or 'manager', and later adopted as a title for married women in the English language.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'Mrs.' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some countries, such as Spain and Italy, the title for a married woman is 'Sra.' or 'Signora', respectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Miss: A title for an unmarried woman.

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Culture

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In literature, the title 'Mrs.' is often used to denote a married woman, such as in Jane Austen's novels. In art, the image of a 'Mrs.' has been depicted in various forms, including portraits and domestic scenes.

How to Memorize "mrs."

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the letter 'M' followed by the letter 'R' and the letter 'S'. This can help you remember that 'mrs.' stands for 'Mistress' or 'Missus'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the title 'Mrs.' with a married woman. For example, imagine a wedding ring on her finger or a husband standing beside her.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'mrs.' stands for 'Married Responsible Superwoman'. This can help you remember that the title is for a married woman.

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