Moused

Moused
Mouse Mouse, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Moused}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mousing}.] 1. To watch for and catch mice. [1913 Webster]

2. To watch for or pursue anything in a sly manner; to pry about, on the lookout for something. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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