(performing arts) A woman in charge of the procurement, maintenance, and inventory of the costumes and other clothing worn by performers.

plural of mistress-ship

Alternative spelling of mistressship

(dated) A woman who acts as a host at a formal event. / A woman who conducts a programme of varied entertainment, for example by introducing performers to the audience.

(idiomatic) Something which has both significant positive and negative aspects.

Dated form of Mrs. Claus.