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Mistris

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

An archaic term for a woman who has control or authority, often used to denote a lady or a female lover.

Detailed Definition
The term 'Mistris' is an archaic spelling of 'mistress,' which historically referred to a woman who has authority or control, or a female lover. In the context of the poem, it signifies the speaker's romantic interest, highlighting the emotional complexity of love intertwined with themes of debt and drink.
Example
Example in poetry:
"And my Mistris that cannot endure me, Will love me, and love me again" (archaic spelling of 'mistress'); "My Mistris of the dark eyes" (romantic); "The queen's Mistris of the robes" (court); "A Mistris of the art" (craft); "His Mistris fair and proud" (Petrarchan)
Additional Notes
The word 'Mistris' appears in the line discussing the speaker's romantic entanglement, emphasizing the personal stakes involved in love.; Found in the poem, The Mad Lover by Alexander Brome
Also Known As
mistress lady love beloved dame
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