First Known Use: 1901
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Ms.
noun \ˈmiz\
plural Mss. or Mses. \ˈmi-zəz\
Definition of MS.
—used instead of Miss or Mrs. (as when the marital status of a woman is unknown or irrelevant) <Ms. Mary Smith>
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Origin of MS.
probably blend of Miss and Mrs.
MS. Defined for Kids
Ms.
noun \ˈmiz\
Definition of MS. for Kids
—often used instead of Miss or Mrs. <Ms. Jane Doe>
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