English
Etymology
Representing a typical pronunciation of Mrs, a corrupted form of Mistress.
Pronunciation
IPA|'mɪs.�z
Noun
Missus
- informal A written form of Mrs, especially used in direct speech.
#: Yes, Missus Brown.
Noun
en-noun|missuses
- defn|English
Alternative spellings
missis
(British colloquial) One's wife.
Translations
French: Bobonne
Usage notes
Missus is often used to imply that the wife in question is domineering or somehow disapprove|disapproving of her husband.
See also
Mister
Latin
Adjective
missus m (f missa, n missum; perfect passive participle of mittere)
- sent
- dismissed
Related terms
missa
missio
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