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- pronunciation:
- mIs
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noun |
| definition 1: |
(capitalized) a title used before the name of a girl or woman who is not married. "Miss" is sometimes replaced by "Ms."
The name of our teacher is Miss Jones. |
| definition 2: |
a form of address used in speaking to a girl or young woman.
Excuse me, miss, but could you give me directions to State Street?- similar words:
- lady, lass, ma'am, madam
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| related words: |
maid, maiden |
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