mistressly
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Adjective
[edit]mistressly (comparative more mistressly, superlative most mistressly)
- (rare, obsolete) Pertaining to the mistress of a home or household. [18th c.]
- 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; […], →OCLC:
- Will he take from me the mistressly management, which I had not faultily discharged?
- (now rare) Characteristic of a woman who is very proficient in some skill or activity; masterful. [from 18th c.]