mistress
/ˈmɪstɹɪs/
noun
- 1
A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership
“(male equivalent) master”
- 2
A female teacher
“(male equivalent) master”
- 3
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations
- 4
A dominatrix
“(male equivalent) master”
- 5
A woman well skilled in anything, or having the mastery over it
- 6
A woman regarded with love and devotion; a sweetheart
- 7
A married woman; a wife
- 8
The jack in the game of bowls
- 9
A female companion to a master (a man with control, authority or ownership)
verb
- 1
Of a woman: to master; to learn or develop to a high degree of proficiency.
- 2
To act or take the role of a mistress.
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