What is the singular possessive of the word miss?

Answer 1

There are two accepted forms for possessive singular nouns ending in s:

Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the word: miss'

Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the word: miss's

The singular possessive form is miss's; for example:

• The young miss' skirt was torn.
• The young miss's skirt was torn.

Answer 2

Misses is the plural form of Miss. It is already an abbreviated form of the word 'Mistresses'

Answer 3

In Mexico, where they speak Spanish, "miss" is abbreviated "Srta." It's short for "señorita."

Answer 4

The abbreviation for mademoiselle is Mlle