Ever Wondered Why There’s An “R” In “Mrs”?
Spelling in the English language can be difficult, amusing, or simply perplexing. For example, Why does the abbreviation “Mrs.” have an “R” when the full word “missus” is R-less? In previous centuries, the word “mistress” was the polite way to address all women. By the 18th century, it had been abbreviated to “Mrs.” Since English … Read more
