mistressly

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English

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Etymology

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From mistress +‎ -ly.

Adjective

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mistressly (comparative more mistressly, superlative most mistressly)

  1. (rare, obsolete) Pertaining to the mistress of a home or household. [18th c.]
  2. (now rare) Characteristic of a woman who is very proficient in some skill or activity; masterful. [from 18th c.]