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mistress

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations'mistress', 'Mistress': /ˈmɪstrɪs/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈmɪstrɪs/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(mis′tris)

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mistress
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Sense: Noun: illegitimate consort

Synonyms:

lover , the other woman, prostitute , floozy (slang), bit on the side (slang), ladylove (dated), lady friend, paramour (dated), courtesan, concubine (dated), escort

Sense: Noun: woman in authority - dated

Synonyms:

schoolmistress, headmistress, teacher , tutor , tutoress, governess, proprietress, lady of the house, matriarch, matron, chaperone, housemother, homemaker, manager , wife , mother , lady , schoolmarm (UK, dated)

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