26984 words

mistress

5 definitions • 4 examples
1
a woman who has control over or responsibility for someone or something:

Examples:

I'll inform the mistress (of the house) of your arrival, madam.
She intends to remain mistress of (= in charge of) her own life when she gets married.
2

Examples:

She got a good report from her German mistress.
3
a female owner of a dog
4
a woman who is having a sexual relationship with a married man:

Examples:

Edward VII and his mistress, Lillie Langtry
5
a woman who has a sexual relationship over a long period of time with a man who is not her husband

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