mistressly

English

Etymology

From mistress +‎ -ly.

Adjective

mistressly (comparative more mistressly, superlative most mistressly)

1. (rare, obsolete) Pertaining to the mistress of a home or household. [18th c.]
   • 1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter XL”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson;  […], →OCLC:

     Will he take from me the mistressly management, which I had not faultily discharged?

2. (now rare) Characteristic of a woman who is very proficient in some skill or activity; masterful. [from 18th c.]