missus
a variant of missis.
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How to use missus in a sentence
The missus and the kids pay intermittent lip service to living on a farm.
What Did TJ Mean By “Pursuit of Happiness,” Anyway? | P. J. O’Rourke | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo help him along as the Republicans enter primary season, emotion has been outsourced to the missus.
Ann Romney's Milk-and-Cookies Style Emphasizes Mitt's Softer Side | Robin Givhan | December 20, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTIn one scene, a penitent missus in a shapeless tube dress scratches her head and admits to having crashed the car.
I've spoke to my missus about it and she has noticed the same thing since she was a girl—so it must be a peculiarity.
The Soldier of the Valley | Nelson LloydIt was of no use to appeal to ole missus, who would not know whether she belonged to her or some one else.
The Cromptons | Mary J. Holmes
He wished "the missus wud go out every day, an' leave lass to cook the dinner."
The World Before Them | Susanna MoodieThe conversation generally turned upon his old “missus,” who was buried under a yew tree, near the wicket gate.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdBad enough, I can tell you; missus has plenty to bear, poor thing!
Frank Fairlegh | Frank E. Smedley
British Dictionary definitions for missus
missis
/ (ˈmɪsɪz, -ɪs) /
the missus informal one's wife or the wife of the person addressed or referred to
an informal term of address for a woman
Origin of missus
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