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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Meaning of "The Mistress" nickname

I and a friend of mine had a lil argument about my nickname. He is convinced that my nickname no way can be used in the meaning of "teacher" or "tutor" because of the definite article. Since there's no modifier such as Maths or Biology or..whatever.. he thinks that "The Mistress" alone can have other meanings (owner, lover etc) but not "teacher". Is it really true? I chose this nickname just to state that I'm a female, coz "tutor" or "teacher" sound vaguely. I know that "mistress" now is out of use and archaic, but still how come it can't be used in the meaning of "teacher"?
  

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The phrase needs some context. If you walk into a room and simply say 'I'm The Mistress', people will not know what you mean. Clive

— Clive

  • The phrase needs some context.
  • If you walk into a room and simply say 'I'm The Mistress', people will not know what you mean.
  • Clive
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The phrase needs some context.

If you walk into a room and simply say 'I'm The Mistress', people will not know what you mean.

Clive
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AnonymousHe is convinced that my nickname no way can be used in the meaning of "teacher" or "tutor" because of the definite article

He's right, in my opinion. The first connotation that comes to mind is the lover of a married man who he supports, but is not married to.


If you want a nickname unequivocally associated with a tutor, then use "Schoo

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The argument is not about The first connotation that comes to mind. The question is whether "mistress" can mean "woman teacher" or not.
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AnonymousThe argument is not about The first connotation that comes to mind. The question is whether "mistress" can mean "woman teacher" or not.

I know that "mistress" now is out of use and archaic..
The word itself isn't out of use and archaic, but your intended meaning is.
It can mean "woman teacher" but only in the
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