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  • jettrscga@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Mr. is derived from master and Ms. is derived from mistress. Their pronunciation is derived from their etymology.

    I agree though that common usage plays a part.

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      Master and Mr are different in usage, the former for young people (under 18).

      Ms is pronounced with the /z/ sound, not the ‘s’ in mistress.

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        Ms. Mrs. And Miss are all from mistress apparently, and Ms. (MIZ) was used to address a woman regardless of marital status.

        Today I learned.