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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mistres, -is, n. Also: mistiris. [e.m.E. (16–17th c.), later var. of Maistres n.] A mistress, in various uses of Maistres n. 1558-66 Knox II. 474.
[Q. Elizabeth] complaines greatly of the mind of our mistris
1571 Leslie in Cal. Sc. P. III. 529.
Till depart toward the Q. my mistres
1652 Edinb. Test. LXVI. 6.
Mistres Anna Sempill, laufull dochter to vmquhill Hew, Lord Sempill
1661 Sc. N. & Q. 2 Ser. II. 58.
My honored friend the goodwife of Mayen, … Mistris, ther is due to me [etc.]
1679 Foulis Acc. Bk. 16.
To Mistiris Urquhart … to buy … threid
1686 Kirkcudbr. Test. 22 Apr.
Inaving to the old mistres of Watersid

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