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   Mrs

   /ˈmɪsɪz/

   noun

   • 1. the title used before a surname or full name to address or refer to a married woman without a higher or honorific or professional title: "Mrs Sally Jones"
   • ▪ a person's wife: "my other brother will be there with his Mrs and his kids"

   Word Origin early 17th century: abbreviation of mistress; compare with missus.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   What is the abbreviation for Mrs?

   • abbreviation plural Mmes. [mey-dahm, -dam]. a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman: Mrs. Jones; Mrs. Susan Jones. a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., especially in an idealized or excessive way: Mrs. Punctuality.

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   What does Mrs mean in etiquette?

   • Generally speaking, it is considered proper etiquette to use Mrs. to refer to married women, Miss to refer to unmarried women and young girls, and Ms. to refer to a woman of unknown marital status or when marital status is irrelevant. In everyday usage, though, it typically comes down to personal preference.

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   What does Mrs mean in a sentence?

   • The meaning of MRS. is —used as a conventional title of courtesy except when usage requires the substitution of a title of rank or an honorific or professional title before a married woman's surname. How to use Mrs. in a sentence. Frequently Asked Questions About Mrs..

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   What is the difference between Miss & Mrs?

   • Mrs. is a traditional title used for a married woman. Miss is a traditional title used for an unmarried woman. Mx. is a title that indicates neither marital status nor gender. Miss, when attached to a name, is a traditional title of respect for a girl or unmarried woman.

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   What is the difference between Mr and Mrs?

   • Mr. and Mrs. are typically used as titles or honorifics before a person’s name to show respect. Traditionally, Mr. is used before the names of men and boys while Mrs. is used before the names of married women. The contraction Mr. has been used since the 1500s. Mr. was used as a shortening of master, a title used for men of high authority.

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   What is the plural of Mrs?

   • The plural of Mrs. is Mmes., a shortening of the French plural Mesdames. English borrowed the French plural for this honorific after adopting Messrs. for the plural of Mr.. This was done because it would have been difficult to otherwise distinguish Mr. from Mrs. had we formed the plural by simply adding an s to it.

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   Oct 7, 2022 · Mr. and Mrs. are typically used as titles or honorifics before a person’s name to show respect. Traditionally, Mr. is used before the names of men and boys while Mrs. is used before the names of married women.

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   Mrs definition: 1. a title used before the family name or full name of a married woman who has no other title: 2…. Learn more.

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   Mrs. is a title of courtesy for a married woman, derived from the French abbreviation of mistress. Learn how to use it, pluralize it, and see examples and synonyms.

   • The plural of Mr. is Messrs. There is a reason for this seemingly incongruous change: were one to simply add an s to the end of Mr. it would be ind...
   • The plural of Mrs. is Mmes., a shortening of the French plural Mesdames. English borrowed the French plural for this honorific after adopting Messr...
   • Miss (an unmarried woman or girl) is pluralized as Misses. Ms. (a woman for whom the marital status is either unknown or irrelevant) may be plurali...

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   May 8, 2023 · Ms. is a general title that does not indicate marital status but is still feminine. Mrs. is a traditional title used for a married woman. Miss is a traditional title used for an unmarried woman. Mx. is a title that indicates neither marital status nor gender.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMRS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a title of respect prefixed to the name of a married woman. Mrs. Jones. 2. a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc., esp. in an idealized or excessive way. Mrs. Punctuality.

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   Mrs. is a common title for women who are married and do not use another rank, such as Doctor or Professor. Learn about its origin, usage, and variations in different languages and contexts.

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    Mrs. definition: a title of respect prefixed to the surname or full name of a married woman. See examples of MRS. used in a sentence.