missus

/ˈmɪsəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A Latin term for ‘wife’, historically used to refer to the wife of a deceased husband and entitled to inherit his property.

“In the will, the deceased left his entire estate to his missus, ensuring she would be taken care of.”

Synonyms

  • spouse
  • wife

Antonyms

  • bachelor
  • widower