MUSS

n. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
n.

A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle. Shak.

2.
n.

A state of confusion or disorder; -- prob. variant of mess, but influenced by muss, a scramble. [Colloq. U.S.]

3.
v.

To disarrange, as clothing; to rumple. [Colloq. U.S.]

4.
n.

A term of endearment. [Obs.] See Mouse. B. Jonson.

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