missus
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The monster’s missus comes with as much narrative anticipation as Godot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
The worst time I had was always when I was alone, before the game in the hotel or when my missus or my family were not around.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
"Just then, Prince Andrei rocked up to Anna's joint. He was the pregnant sheila's hubby. Like his missus, he was pretty good looking himself."
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2025
He added: "My missus was on the phone to me that night crying to me and my daughter. How does that make me feel?"
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2023
“I’d better stay with her. The missus gets upset easily,” Ophie said.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Ay, but we missuses have but a sorry time!”
From Patience Wins War in the Works by George Manville Fenn
In rushed a host of peelers, With a sergeant at the head, Jaggard to every kitchen known, Of missuses the dread.
From Cambridge Pieces by Samuel Butler
“The missuses a-goin’ to a dinner, of course?
From Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches by George Manville Fenn
I shall be off, he’s sure to be out of temper; masters and missuses are always grumpy when they first get up.
From Three Hats A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts by Arthur Shirley
New missuses don’t generally get on with old servants like us—that’s been in the family 46 for so many years—but when they don’t, it ain’t them as gets notice.”
From The Dust Flower by Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren) Kline
