MISSES

noun

1. A failure to hit.
2. A failure to obtain or accomplish.
3. An act of avoidance (used with the verb give).

verb

1. To fail to hit.
2. To fail to achieve or attain.
3. To avoid; to escape.

noun

1. A title of respect for a young woman (usually unmarried) with or without a name used.
2. An unmarried woman; a girl.
3. A kept woman; a mistress.