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From mistress + piece, by analogy with masterpiece.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
mistresspiece
Today it means: A work by a woman that exhibits outstanding creativity, skill or cleverness. Full definition →
Today it means: A work by a woman that exhibits outstanding creativity, skill or cleverness. Full definition →
From mistress + piece, by analogy with masterpiece.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.