muss

Etymology 1

Related to mess (“disorder”).

verb

  1. (transitive) To rumple, tousle or make (something) untidy.
    The old man affectionately mussed his grandson's hair.

noun

  1. A mess (disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; disorder)
  2. (obsolete) A scramble, as when small objects are thrown down, to be taken by those who can seize them; a confused struggle.

Etymology 2

Compare Middle English mus (“a mouse”). See mouse.

noun

  1. (obsolete) A term of endearment.

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