Mistress
Traditional title of address for a female Dominant, used across scene, relationship and household contexts.
Definition
Disambiguation
'Mistress' is used both as a title within Female Dominance and Female-Led households and, historically, in wider English with unrelated meanings. This article treats only the Lifestyle usage.
Mistress is one of the most enduring titles of address for a female Dominant. It is used within scenes, relationships and household protocols, and often serves as a form of address by which submissives, servants or household members refer to the leading woman. The title carries associations of formality, care and stewardship.
Historical background
Mistress has a long history in both professional and lifestyle Female Dominance and predates most contemporary community vocabulary.
Discussion
Specific usage — whether always capitalised, whether used alone or with a personal name — is typically defined by the individual practitioner or house.