Why Is There an R in Mrs.?

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White cutout letters reading Mr and Mrs stand on green grass with a bouquet of roses and tulips behind them.

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There’s no r in missus, so what’s it doing in the abbreviation?

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White cutout letters reading Mr and Mrs stand on green grass with a bouquet of roses and tulips behind them.

Mr. & Mrs.

Despite its pronunciation, the abbreviation Mrs. is derived from the title mistress.

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