The old woman wouldn't hit us (6)

I believe the answer is:

missus

(Other definitions for missus that I've seen before include "Wife (informal)" , "Wife (colloquial)" , "The old lady" , "As partner" , "Dutch American" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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