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An American Dictionary of the English Language

by Noah Webster

Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)

Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865

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  1. Mūs'ke-lūn'jeh, n.p. 869See MUSKALLONGE.
  2. Mŭs'ket, n.p. 869The male young of the sparrow-hawk. [Obs.] 2. A species of fire-arm carried by the infantry, or main body of an army, and originally fired by means of a match, for which a flint-lock was substituted.…
  3. Mŭs'ket-eer', n.p. 869A soldier armed with a musket.
  4. Mūs'ket-ōon', n.p. 869A short musket. 2. One who is armed with such a musket.
  5. Mūs'ket-ry, n.p. 869Muskets in general or collectively. “The rattle of musketry.” Motley.
  6. Mūsk'i-ness, n.p. 869The quality of being musky; the scent of musk.
  7. Mūsk'-mēl'on, n.p. 869A delicious species of melon;— so called from its musky fragrance.
  8. Mūsk'-ôr'chis, n.p. 869(Bot.) A plant of the genus Herminium.
  9. Mūsk'-ōx, n.p. 869(Zoöl.) An ox (the Ovibos moschatus) which inhabits the country about Hudson's Bay. It has large horns turned downward on each side of the head.
  10. Mūsk'-peär, n.p. 869A fragrant kind of pear. Johnson.
  11. Mŭsk'-răt, n.p. 870(Zoöl.) A rodent animal, of the genus Ondatra, which includes but one species, O. zibethicus, allied to the beaver, but about the size of a cat, having a strong, musky smell. It is a native of North…
  12. Mŭsk'-rōse, n.p. 870(Bot.) A species of rose;—so called from its fragrance.
  13. Mŭsk'-seed, n.p. 870(Bot.) The seed of a plant of the genus Hibiscus.
  14. Mūsk'-thĭs'tle, n.p. 870(Bot.) A species of thistle having fine large flowers, and leaves smelling strongly of musk; Carduus nutans. Baird.
  15. Mūsk'-wood, n.p. 870(Bot.) The wood of a species of tree of the genus Trichilia.
  16. Mūsk'y, a.p. 870Having the odor of musk; fragrant.
  17. Mūs'lin, n.p. 870A thin, cotton cloth, of any kind. In each of these champs [divisions of a market] you may meet with several sorts of strange merchandises; before all, in champs Agemi, where you have all sorts of…
  18. Mŭs'lin-ēt', n.p. 870A sort of coarse cotton cloth.
  19. Mūs'mon, n.p. 870The moufflon. See MOUFFLON. Swainson.
  20. Mū'so-mā'nī-ā, n.p. 870See MUSICOMANIA.
  21. Mŭs'quash, n.p. 870The same as MUSK-RAT, q. v. Musquash root (Bot.), an umbelliferous plant (Cicuta maculata), having a poisonous root. It is common in swamps through the United States.
  22. Mŭs'quet, n.p. 870See MUSKET.
  23. Mus-quī'to, n.p. 870A small insect of the genus Culex, that is bred in water; a species of gnat that abounds in marshes and low lands, and whose sting is peculiarly painful and vexatious. [Written also mosquito.]
  24. Mūs'rōle, n.p. 870The nose-band of a horse's bridle.
  25. Mūss, n.p. 870A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who seize them; a confused struggle. Shak. 2. A term of endearment. [Cant.] “Speak, good muss.” B. Jonson.
  26. Māss, v. t.p. 870To throw into confusion or disorder; to tumble. [Collog. U. S.]
  27. Mŭs'sel, n.p. 870(Zoöl.) A marine bivalve shell-fish (Mytilus edulis), having a shining surface. The horse mussel is a similar shell, with ribbed surface; the Modiola modiolus. Both species are found on European and…
  28. Mŭs'si-tā'tion, n.p. 870A speaking in a low tone; mumbling. [Obs.]
  29. Mŭs'site, n.p. 870(Min.) A grayish-green, lamellar variety of pyroxene; diopside. Dana.
  30. Mŭs'sul-man, n.p. 870A Mohammedan, or follower of Mohammed; a Moslem.
  31. Mŭs'sul-mān'ic, a.p. 870Pertaining to Mussulmans, or like them or their customs.
  32. Mŭs'sul-mān'ish, a.p. 870Mohammedan.
  33. Mŭs'sul-man-ism, n.p. 870The doctrines of the Mussulmans; Mohammedanism.
  34. Mŭs'sul-man-ly, adv.p. 870In the manner of Mussulmans.
  35. Mŭst, v. i.p. 870or auxiliary. [O. Eng. moste, most, O. Sax. mōste, O. Sax. & Goth. mōtan, D. moeten, moest, moet, Sw. måste, Dan. maa, maatte, Icel. má, mátti, mega, O. H. Ger. muozan, N. H. Ger. müssen. It has no…
  36. Mŭst, n.p. 870Wine pressed from the grape, but not fermented.
  37. Mŭst, n.p. 870Mouldiness; sourness; fustiness.
  38. Mūst, v. t.p. 870To make moldy and sour.
  39. Mūst, v. i.p. 870To grow moldy and sour; to become fetid.
  40. Mūs'taē, n.p. 870(Zoöl.) A small, tufted monkey.
  41. Mus-tā'che', n.p. 870That part of the beard which grows on the upper lip; hair left to grow above the mouth.
  42. Mus-tā'chĭo, n.p. 870Same as MUSTACHE.
  43. Mus-tā'chīōed, a.p. 870Having mustachios.
  44. Mūs'ta-ĭ'bā, n.p. 870A close, sound, heavy wood brought from Brazil, and used in turning, for making the handles of tools, and the like. [Written also mostaliba.] Simmonds.
  45. Mūs'tang, n.p. 870The wild horse of the prairies in Mexico, California, &c. It is small, hardy, and easily sustained.
  46. Mŭs'tard, n.p. 870(Bot.) A plant of the genus Sinapis, and its seed, which has a pungent taste. It is used externally in cataplasms, and internally as a diuretic and irritant. A condiment is prepared from the…
  47. Mus-tee', n.p. 870The child of a white person and a quadroon. [Written also mestee, q. v.]
  48. Mūs'te-līne, a.p. 870Pertaining to, or resembling, the weasel, or animals of the weasel family, constituting the genus Mustela of Linnæus; as, a musteline color.
  49. Mŭs'ter, v. t.p. 870To collect and display; to assemble, as troops for parade, inspection, exercise, or the like. 2. Hence, generally, to gather for use or exhibition; to get together; to have at disposal. “All the gay…
  50. Mŭs'ter, v. i.p. 870To be gathered together for parade, inspection, exercise, or the like; to come together as parts of a force or body. “The mustering squadron.” Byron.
  51. Mŭs'ter, n.p. 870An assembling of troops for review and inspection, for parade, exercise, or the like. 2. Hence, assemblage and display; collected show; gathering. So many choice qualities should meet in the English…
  52. Mŭs'ter-bŏŏk, n.p. 870A book in which military forces are registered.
  53. Mŭs'ter-file, n.p. 870A muster-roll.
  54. Mŭs'ter-mās'ter, n.p. 870(Mil.) One who takes an account of troops, and of their arms and other military apparatus. ☞ This title is not known in the United States army. The person who performs these duties is called a…
  55. Mŭs'ter-rōll, n.p. 870(Mil.) A roll or register of the men in each company, troop, or regiment.
  56. Mŭst'i-ly, adv.p. 870Moldily; sourly.
  57. Mŭst'i-ness, n.p. 870The quality of being musty or sour; moldiness; damp foulness.
  58. Mŭst'y, a.p. 870Moldy; sour; foul and fetid; as, a musty cask; musty corn or straw; musty books. 2. Spoiled by age; stale. The proverb is somewhat musty. Shak. 3. Dull; heavy; spiritless. “That he may not grow musty…
  59. Mū'ta-bil'i-ty, n.p. 870Quality of being subject to change or alteration, either in form, state, or essential qualities; susceptibility of change; changeableness; inconstancy. Plato confesses that the heavens and the frame…
  60. Mū'ta-ble, a.p. 870Capable of alteration; subject to change; changeable in form, qualities, or nature. “Things of the most accidental and mutable nature.” South. 2. Susceptible of change; inconstant; unsettled…