missis

[ mis-iz, -is ]

noun

1. Older Use. wife:

   I'll have to ask the missis.

2. the mistress of a household.

missis

/ -ɪs; ˈmɪsɪz /

noun

1. a variant spelling of missus

Word History and Origins

Origin of missis¹

First recorded in 1780–90; variant of mistress

Example Sentences

“I wanted to be free, missis.”

From Literature

Missis“sip”pi River: After month after month of drought, what’s left when the Mighty has fallen.

From Washington Post

One mixes the fizzes and the other fixes the missis.

From Washington Post

“If Meg had four, the house wouldn’t hold them, and master and missis would have to camp in the garden,” broke in Jo, who, enveloped in a big blue pinafore, was giving the last polish to the door handles.

From Literature

“Missis,” returned the gallant sergeant, “speaking for myself, I should reply, the honour and pleasure of his fine wife’s acquaintance; speaking for the king, I answer, a little job done.”

From Literature