| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
mistress (ˈmɪstrɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a woman who has a continuing extramarital sexual relationship with a man |
| 2. | a woman in a position of authority, ownership, or control, such as the head of a household |
| 3. | a woman or female personification having control over something specified: she was mistress of her own destiny |
| 4. | chiefly (Brit) short for schoolmistress |
| 5. | an archaic or dialect word for sweetheart |
| [C14: from Old French; see | |
Mistress (ˈmɪstrɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| an archaic or dialect title equivalent to Mrs | |