If misses is spelled M-I-S-S-E-S,why do they abbreaviate it MRS? where's the!
Question: I think that Mrs. is was originally short for "Mistress". That would explain the "r".
Answers: I think that Mrs. is was originally short for "Mistress". That would explain the "r".
No, it's spelt, 'missus' and I don't know where that 'r' comes from.
I was wondering the same thing...
I have never really thought about that before.
Ummmm I'm confused now.
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maybe it's like mr.'s.
showing the guy's ownership or something.
i don't know.
good question !
MRs <<<<<<<<<<<<<< belonging to Mister ?????
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it missus. It must have come from a long time ago. its like why is pteradactal spelt the way it is...
Donna T is right. Mrs. comes from Mistress from way back when.