missus

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|DAILY BEAST
To 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|DAILY BEAST
In one scene, a penitent missus in a shapeless tube dress scratches her head and admits to having crashed the car.
Too Sexy for Brazil|Mac Margolis|October 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
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 Lloyd

It 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 Moodie
The conversation generally turned upon his old “missus,” who was buried under a yew tree, near the wicket gate.
The Daughters of Danaus|Mona Caird
Bad enough, I can tell you; Missus has plenty to bear, poor thing!
Frank Fairlegh|Frank E. Smedley

British Dictionary definitions for missus

missus

missis

/ (ˈmɪsɪz, -ɪs) /

noun

the missus informal one's wife or the wife of the person addressed or referred to

an informal term of address for a woman

Word Origin for missus

C19: spoken version of Mistress

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