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mis·tress
 mistress
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- pronunciation:
- mI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a woman in charge, as of a school or household.
- similar words:
- matron
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| definition 2: |
a female owner of an animal, esp. a pet.
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| definition 3: |
a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship, esp. with a man who gives her financial support.
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| definition 4: |
a woman who has acquired thorough knowledge of something.
a mistress of several languages |
| related words: |
lover, master, principal |
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