What does mistressship mean?
Mistressship means (obsolete) Female rule or dominion..
Mistressship
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) Female rule or dominion..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Female rule or dominion.
- (obsolete) ladyship; a style of address, used with the personal pronoun.
Example Sentences
Your father was / An honest country farmer, goodman Humble. / By his neighbours ne'er call'd Master. Did your pride / Descend from him? but let that pass: your fortune, / Or rather your hunsband's industry, advanced you / To the rank of a merchant's wife. He made a knight, / And your sweet mistress-ship ladyfied,
Synonyms for mistressship
Antonyms for mistressship
Related Words
Word Forms
- mistressships
- mistress-ship
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mistressship?
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What is the opposite of mistressship?
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How do you use mistressship in a sentence?
Your father was / An honest country farmer, goodman Humble. / By his neighbours ne'er call'd Master. Did your pride / Descend from him? but let that pass: your fortune, / Or rather your hunsband's industry, advanced you / To the rank of a merchant's wife. He made a knight, / And your sweet mistress-ship ladyfied,
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