What does the M the R and the S mean in Mrs.?

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My daughter asked me this question today and I have no idea what the answer is. Any thought as to what it could be.

2006-09-25 13:27:41 · 4 answers · asked by Nancy M 2 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism

MR. =mister
Mrs.=mistress
Ms =miss (single woman)

2006-09-25 13:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

How about the possessive form of Mr's.

2006-09-25 20:31:02 · answer #2 · answered by twoshotjudy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is short for Mistress an old style term of respect for a woman in charge.

2006-09-25 20:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Mister's - meaning it belongs to Mister, OK?

2006-09-25 20:35:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋