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the way you spelled it would be misses but its really spelled Mrs.
(2) The word Mrs. is an abbreviated form of the word 'mistress' which means a woman in authority, ownership and control such as the head of a household. But there is another possibility - a married woman may be referred to as Ms. (pronounced 'mizz').This appellation evolved during the feminist revolution; it was considered that the titles 'miss' or 'Mrs' revealed information about a woman's marital status,whereas the title 'Mr' conveyed no such information. This was seen as an inequality and to put women at a disadvantage as assupmtions might be made based on her title, such as her sexual availability. At the same time the practise of a woman losing her own surname and assuming her husband's name on marriage was challenged.
Women chose to use the title Ms., followed by either their own or their husband's surname, because Ms. revealed no information about marital status. This was especially important as more women entered the work force and might be discriminated against if married.
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What is the difference between the salutations Miss and Misses?
"Miss" is used for an unmarried woman. "Mrs." is used for a married woman. "Ms." may be used for either.
What are the terms for an unmarried woman?
A woman who has never been married is a spinster and addressed as miss. A woman who has been married but who's husband has died is called a widow and addressed as misses(mrs). A woman who has been married but is divorced is called a divorcee. Historically, a divorcee would use her own first name formally (eg Mrs Jane Doe) a woman who was still married would use her husband's name (eg Mrs John Doe).
Would an unmarried girl be called miss or misses?
One unmarried girl is Miss. Two unmarried girls are Misses.
How do you spell miss you?
Both the noun and verb forms are spelled "miss". It is only capitalized when preceding a proper name, or as a title (e.g. Junior Miss). The state name (abbreviated MS or Miss.) is spelled Mississippi.
What is the plural form of the word Miss when it refers to the feminine title of an unmarried woman?
Misses
When do you use miss?
When a woman isn't married When a woman isn't married
What is the plurals of Miss?
The plural form of miss is misses.
If women miss her periods is this is ok?
No it is not okay if a woman misses her period she should definitely see a doctor.
What does it mean when a man tell a woman that he miss her so much?
It simply means that he misses you and still has feelings for you.
How do you Tell a married woman you miss her?
you dont, she is a married woman, dont even try to break up a marriage by trying to get with a married woman
What is a unmarried person called?
The term "Miss" denotes an unmarried woman, as in, Miss Smith, as compared to Mrs. Smith who would be a married woman. A usage that is now not very common is to refer to an unmarried woman as a maid. A woman who reaches old age without ever having married could be called an old maid.
Is there a plural for the word miss?
The plural of miss is misses.
