mistressly
English
Etymology
From mistress + -ly.
Adjective
mistressly (comparative more mistressly, superlative most mistressly)
- (rare, obsolete) Pertaining to the mistress of a home or household. [18th c.]
- 1748, Samuel Richardson, Clarissa, Letter 40:
- Will he take from me the mistressly management, which I had not faultily discharged?
- 1748, Samuel Richardson, Clarissa, Letter 40:
- (now rare) Characteristic of a woman who is very proficient in some skill or activity; masterful. [from 18th c.]