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stavros
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That's what "mistress" means.
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flexagoon
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Is it? Etymonline says it's not
https://www.etymonline.com/word/mistress
bethekidyouwant
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Originally shortened from Mistress, their meaning and pronunciation diverged bc of mistresses associated taboo.
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