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