Degree is a slang term in North American English[1] for when a young woman attends college or university with the intention of finding a potential spouse[2], as opposed to pursuing academic achievement for a future career.
[3][4] The term derives from "Mrs.", a common honorific for married women,[5] and its similarity to abbreviations for academic degrees, such as "M.S."
[5] The earliest use of the term was in 1860,[1] but the term "MRS degree" was most commonly used during the mid 20th century in North America, a period of time when higher education became more accessible, yet the possibilities for women were still very limited.
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