Mesh

n. [A-S. masc, max, mūscere, O. D. maasche, masche, N. D. maas, N. H. Ger. masche, O. H. Ger. mascā, Icel. mōskvi W. masg.] 1. The opening or space inclosed by the threads of a net between knot and knot; net-work. A golden mesh to entrap the hearts of men. Shak. 2. [See MASH.] The grains or wash of a brewery.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. MESHED (mĕsht); p. pr. & vb. n. MESHING.] To catch in a mesh; to ensnare. How small a net may take and mesh a heart of gentle kind! Surrey.