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Term: Plantation Mistress

Definition: A plantation mistress refers to a woman who was the female head of a plantation during the period of slavery in the United States, typically married to the plantation owner.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A woman who managed the day-to-day operations of a plantation, including overseeing enslaved individuals, household chores, and social duties.
  2. Noun: The role of a woman as the wife or partner of a plantation owner, with social, economic, and often managerial responsibilities.
  3. Noun: A position of power and privilege held by white women in the antebellum South, reflecting the complexities of gender, race, and class during that era.

Examples:

  • The plantation mistress supervised the enslaved individuals' tasks and ensured the smooth running of the plantation.
  • The life of a plantation mistress involved managing the household, attending to visitors, and hosting social events.
  • Being a plantation mistress often meant balancing the expectations of southern society while coping with the moral dilemmas of slavery.

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