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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Mūs'ket-ōon', n. p. 869A short musket. 2. One who is armed with such a musket.Mūs'ket-ry, n. p. 869Muskets in general or collectively. “The rattle of musketry.” Motley.Mūsk'i-ness, n. p. 869The quality of being musky; the scent of musk.Mūsk'-mēl'on, n. p. 869A delicious species of melon;— so called from its musky fragrance.Mūsk'-ôr'chis, n. p. 869(Bot.) A plant of the genus Herminium.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.Mūsk'-peär, n. p. 869A fragrant kind of pear. Johnson.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…Mŭsk'-rōse, n. p. 870(Bot.) A species of rose;—so called from its fragrance.Mŭsk'-seed, n. p. 870(Bot.) The seed of a plant of the genus Hibiscus.Mūsk'-thĭs'tle, n. p. 870(Bot.) A species of thistle having fine large flowers, and leaves smelling strongly of musk; Carduus nutans. Baird.Mūsk'-wood, n. p. 870(Bot.) The wood of a species of tree of the genus Trichilia.Mūsk'y, a. p. 870Having the odor of musk; fragrant.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…Mŭs'lin-ēt', n. p. 870A sort of coarse cotton cloth.Mūs'mon, n. p. 870The moufflon. See MOUFFLON. Swainson.Mū'so-mā'nī-ā, n. p. 870See MUSICOMANIA.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.Mŭs'quet, n. p. 870See MUSKET.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.]Mūs'rōle, n. p. 870The nose-band of a horse's bridle.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.Māss, v. t. p. 870To throw into confusion or disorder; to tumble. [Collog. U. S.]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…Mŭs'si-tā'tion, n. p. 870A speaking in a low tone; mumbling. [Obs.]Mŭs'site, n. p. 870(Min.) A grayish-green, lamellar variety of pyroxene; diopside. Dana.Mŭs'sul-man, n. p. 870A Mohammedan, or follower of Mohammed; a Moslem.Mŭs'sul-mān'ic, a. p. 870Pertaining to Mussulmans, or like them or their customs.Mŭs'sul-mān'ish, a. p. 870Mohammedan.Mŭs'sul-man-ism, n. p. 870The doctrines of the Mussulmans; Mohammedanism.Mŭs'sul-man-ly, adv. p. 870In the manner of Mussulmans.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…Mŭst, n. p. 870Wine pressed from the grape, but not fermented.Mŭst, n. p. 870Mouldiness; sourness; fustiness.Mūst, v. t. p. 870To make moldy and sour.Mūst, v. i. p. 870To grow moldy and sour; to become fetid.Mūs'taē, n. p. 870(Zoöl.) A small, tufted monkey.Mus-tā'che', n. p. 870That part of the beard which grows on the upper lip; hair left to grow above the mouth.Mus-tā'chĭo, n. p. 870Same as MUSTACHE.Mus-tā'chīōed, a. p. 870Having mustachios.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.Mūs'tang, n. p. 870The wild horse of the prairies in Mexico, California, &c. It is small, hardy, and easily sustained.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…Mus-tee', n. p. 870The child of a white person and a quadroon. [Written also mestee, q. v.]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.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…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.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…Mŭs'ter-bŏŏk, n. p. 870A book in which military forces are registered.Mŭs'ter-file, n. p. 870A muster-roll.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…Mŭs'ter-rōll, n. p. 870(Mil.) A roll or register of the men in each company, troop, or regiment.Mŭst'i-ly, adv. p. 870Moldily; sourly.Mŭst'i-ness, n. p. 870The quality of being musty or sour; moldiness; damp foulness.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…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…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…Mū'ta-ble-ness, n. p. 870The quality of being mutable.Mū'ta-bly, adv. p. 870Changeably.Mū'tage, n. p. 870A process for checking the fermentation of the must of grapes.