mistress
Translation
mistress, lover
Examples
He had a mistress for many years.
He had a mistress for many years.
She was the mistress of the large estate.
She was the mistress of the large estate.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) mistress sb.'s lover He had a mistress for many years.
mistress of ((sth.)) female head of (sth.) She was the mistress of the large estate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lover, paramour; Antonyms: wife
Etymology
From Old French 'maistresse', feminine of 'maistre' (master). Related to 'master'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'miss' part as a woman who is not the 'Mrs.' (the wife).