missis

American

[mis-iz, -is] / ˈmɪs ɪz, -ɪs /

Also missus

noun

Older Use. wife.

I'll have to ask the missis.
the mistress of a household.

missis British

/ -ɪs, ˈmɪsɪz /

noun

a variant spelling of missus

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Etymology

Origin of missis

First recorded in 1780–90; variant of mistress

Example Sentences

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Most recent role: Missis in “101 Dalmatians” at Imagination Stage.

From Washington Post • May 22, 2015

He will then be able to compete with the powerful Illinois Central Railroad Co. for the rich traffic up & down the Missis sippi Valley.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then 'ere 's to the Widow at Windsor, And 'ere 's to the stores an' the guns, The men an' the 'orses what makes up the forces O' Missis Victorier's sons!

From Time Magazine Archive

Hardest hit are medical students, for after their two-year course at Missis sippi they must transfer, finish elsewhere.

From Time Magazine Archive

Me and the Missis, we’ve slept our last night on this place.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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