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MOZZETTA
Etymology
Noun
mozzetta (plural mozzettas or mozzette)
A short cape worn by some Catholic clergy.
Source: Wiktionary
Mo*zet"ta, Moz*zet"ta, n. Etym: [It. mozzetta: cf. F. mosette. Cf. Amice a hood or cape.] (Eccl.)
Definition: A cape, with a small hood; -- worn by the pope and other dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church.
MR. Mr.. (.
Definition: The customary abbreviation of Mister in writing and printing. See Master, 4.
MRS. Mrs. (.
Definition: The customary abbreviation of Mistress when used as a title of courtesy, in writing and printing.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ANALYSIS
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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