mistressly en · ADJ
Etymology
From mistress + -ly.
Meanings
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(obsolete, rare) Pertaining to the mistress of a home or household.
Will he take from me the mistressly management, which I had not faultily discharged?
1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter XL”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by John Osborn, […], →OCLC:
- (archaic) Characteristic of a woman who is very proficient in some skill or activity; masterful.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most mistressly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more mistressly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |