Missed

Missed

Miss (pronounced /ˈmɪs/) is an English language honorific traditionally used only for an unmarried woman (not entitled to another title such as "Doctor" or "Dame"). Originating in the 17th century, it is a contraction of mistress, which was used for all women. A period is not used to signify the contraction. Its counterparts are Mrs., usually used only for married women, Ms. can be used for married or unmarried women.

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Famous quotes containing the word missed:

    All in all, I would not have missed this century for the world.
    Gore Vidal (b. 1925)

    I missed my chance with one of the lords
    Of life.
    And I have something to expiate;
    A pettiness.
    —D.H. (David Herbert)

    The painters did very well by her;
    it is true, they missed never a line
    of the suave turn of the head
    or subtle shade of lowered eye-lid
    or eye-lids half-raised.
    Hilda Doolittle (1886–1961)